Right to the point as in the title: I've learned the hard way that traction/grip tape can cause serious bumblefoot eventually. The problematic part of the tape is a clear plastic layer that, in at least the brands I used, becomes brittle when cold and likes to curl when the black coating is worn...
She's 2 weeks and seems to be doing great. Am diggin her brown, cream and blue new festhers! Only noticed these toes bent a bit backward as we were taking pictures. Doesn't seem to bother her and only affects outermost toe on both sides, although her right side a little more severe than left...
After losing 6 eggs and 1 chick, I wanted to give up on this incubator. Something isn't right with it. But sadly either I lose the eggs or try at least.
So in an effort to save 2 turkey eggs, I've been constantly checking this incubator. The heat and humidity were all wonky, and our turkey...
(photo 1 sort of shows her bald patch; photo 2 shows halfway point of removing the tape)
My young golden polish developed a bald spot on the back of her head. In reading through forums I chalk it up to being from getting pecked by the others. No blood but definitely missing feathers.
The...
Hi guys.
I’ve got a recurring tapeworm issues. It started when I noticed those orange worms (photo attached)
I first treated with Avitrol and they came back 2 weeks later. I’ve been told I didn’t give them enough so I retreated, and gave the second round after 10 days yesterday. Today I...
I have what feels like a bit of a problem. I have two emu eggs that are on day 26 of incubation. Their temperature has been 97.0 (with minor fluctuations when turning the eggs etc.). I have been trying to slow their weight loss since day one! Based on a 48 day incubation they should be losing...