I watch everyone eat I like to hangout with my flock as much as possible and it's a time to bond with them so I do see them eating but maybe not as much as the "alpha" hens
Not sure if it matters but they are vaccinated and standoffish don't care to mingle with the rest of the flock so I am hoping and praying it's a vitamin deficnicy I am dealing with
Has anyone dealt with mareks and can give me some insight on the beginning stages?
I have 2 amerecaunas from the same place a friend got them from a hatchery. They're about 4 months old now have been in my flock since 6 weeks. No new additions no change since getting them.
2 days ago one was...
Ok I will let him rest and only bother him to do cleanings and check food and water. Hopefully he'll eat and drink. I'll try a mashed food and see if it's more appealing in the morning.
Thank you I have nutridrench. I am keeping him inside because flies are very bad right now and I feel he's probably calmer in a quiet room in the house. The barn I also have goats ducks rabbits and they can be a handful lol. He is one of my favorites so I really hope he can pull through quickly...
He'll try to walk and fall down. Should I try to have them out of the crate each day to try to walk around to keep strength or just allow rest at this point? It does look pretty deep which is my concern. They did run off when it first happened and can walk a bit but then wobble down. So I'm not...
The wound is on their thigh area. The dog was a family members, they have chickens and have never had an issue here. I think got excited and worked up, they're not coming back here after that. My chickens mean a lot to me never risking it again. My yards fully fenced in so neighborhood dogs...
A dog went after my young silkie.
I cleaned it out with peroxide because it's all I had. I ordered this, he's in a clean crate in the house in a quiet room with food and water. Is there anything else I can do? How often do I clean with the spray when it gets here?
Another update: they had another one and actually told me to keep both. So I went and got the other duck. She seems to be a female and not as bad of shape.
So update- someone on my road claimed him. Said their other ducks have been bullying them. I said he's fine here if you're looking to rehome him anyway, but if you want him back I'm here. Hoping they just say keep him because he does look to be in rough shape to be honest. My husband said I...
I woke up at sunrise to let my animals out and feed everyone. My kids are yelling mom a ducky! I'm like oh cute my neighbors got a duck decor thing. Well it starts moving 😂 frantically trying to get through the fence into my yard! Calling to my ducks lol! My ducks are quaking back I went into my...
Curious if she recovered well? I'm dealing with a very ill chicken and suspecting coccidiosis as well. Looking for any positive stories so i stop worrying.
She does not seem to be improving. If anything worsening today. Maybe from lack of eating but seems weaker. Her poop is bloodier and more liquid. Is there anything else I can do or do I just expect her not to make it through the night? I feel so terrible for her.
The 2 that passed showed no signs of any respitory issues. Just lethargic puffy feathers and then passing very quickly. Within a matter of days. The second actually improved for 3 days then died quickly in the am when I let them out.