Recent content by Tripp16

I know your pain! So sorry you are going through this. Unfortunately I have lost almost a whole flock to these same symptoms. That being said, there is somewhat of a cure but my advice would be to only let the chickens that are resistant to this disease live that way hopefully their offspring...

I'm sure you have tried this but have you tried massaging her crop in a slow motion. If you have given her oil to loosen things up this may help. Just rub and massage her crop. How are her bowel movements? If they are watery or oily I would not give more oil. Also, have you wormed her?

Thats usually how they are! Give them a day or so and they are up on their feet!

Awesome news! So glad she surprised you! Chickens are troopers! I hope you didnt take my post about her head not being open the brain as sarcastic I was really just trying to narrow things down and to partially calm you. Glad she is doing better for you!

Hi, I am a bit confused with this case. To me, a head injury, I dont think the skull would just peel away like you may think. I honestly think it is a large hole in her head but I dont think her brain is showing. I would clean it daily maybe even three times a day with something like peroxide or...

Hi! Sorry you are going through this. Chicks are pretty resilient. Can you post a picture of where you think the discharge is coming from? It seems like its been a few hours since your last post. How is he acting now? Newborn chicks get knocked on their backs by the other frequently when they...

I have considered it being coccidia because alot of the symptoms match up. The only reason I think it may not be is the fact that my birds look healthy, not dirty or unkept. Then one day they will start limping or just act like they cant control their limbs or neck even. I had a hen die and her...

Hi, no I have not sent the birds off for necropsy. That being said, the birds were supposed to be vaccinated when I bought them. The thing that is weird is, I had a young chicks die at just about 8 weeks old. It lost all function of its limbs and was non responsive. Same thing happened to the...

Hi everyone, this is my first year dealing with this dreadful disease. I order 15 chicks from Meyer Hatchery, lost one at about 2 months old, didnt think much about it. When the flock got to be about 4 and 5 months old they started acted weird. I lost a rooster. Then a hen, then another rooster...

I am going to be selling Russian Orloff eggs. $20 a dozen plus shipping. Buyer pays shipping. I will add extra eggs if they are laid the day of shipping. The reason these are so cheap is due to the fact I am not hatching and need to move these eggs. The rooster is a spangled rooster. Chicks...

X2 Bantam hens are pretty tough but I always keep my separate from standards. They can get into some trouble and get pretty beat up. You will be very surprised at how good the mom will care for the babies. I LOVE my hens to take care of my babies. They are so much better than we are.

Yep, you got a little boy I believe. :)

Hey! Let me try an answer some of your questions. #1: Yes! It is a perfectly okay time to get chicks. To be honest I order all my springtime layers in August so they will be laying and breeding way before springs comes around and people are wanting chicks. #2 As for mixing breeds, there...

Hi! Yes, definitely separate the two flocks. The problem you are having is your older hens already have a established pecking order. That pecking order does not include those new babies. They see them as smaller food eating machines who steal their food and space. It is always difficult...

Im glad this thread was made. I am expecting an order from Cackle any day now of Barred rocks and Light Brahmas! :)