Lost our first hen to a....................................?

[Chickenman623]

Sorry for my tech ignorance, but I don't have the slightest idea what your post means, Cheekychook12.

 

[CCsGarden]

Sorry for my tech ignorance, but I don't have the slightest idea what your post means, Cheekychook12.

Cheekychook12 is just tagging some people to come help.

 

[CCsGarden]

What are your hens diet? Do they have clean water at all times? Did they get into any poisons? Can you give your flock a round of yogurt with vitamins B complex and E ? Here is what I use

 

[Chickenman623]

As I previously mentioned, they get fresh treated water and are fed Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles. Treats are Black sunflower seeds, Black Fly larvae mixed with Oatmeal flakes. We occasionally give them a head of lettuce. No poisons on our property. How would I administer that B-complex? They have had Yogurt in the past as a treat. (Greek Yogurt unsweetened and unflavored)

 

[CCsGarden]

As I previously mentioned, they get fresh treated water and are fed Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles. Treats are Black sunflower seeds, Black Fly larvae mixed with Oatmeal flakes. We occasionally give them a head of lettuce. No poisons on our property.

Sorry, I didn't see your previous post
Okay, maybe only give the treats once a month or every other month? How old is the feed? Sometimes old feed can cause sickness.

How would I administer that B-complex? They have had Yogurt in the past as a treat. (Greek Yogurt unsweetened and unflavored)

I do two capsules of each, squeeze them into 2-4 cups of yogurt, mix well and let the flock enjoy

I'm sorry you are going thru so much!

 

[Chickenman623]

Well, I buy a bag of feed and when it's gone I buy another. I'd say on average about once a month.............so the feed isn't old and moldy or anything like that. Hmmm. I thought the treats I was giving them were good for them. I'll cut way back as you've suggested.

 

[CCsGarden]

Well, I buy a bag of feed and when it's gone I buy another. I'd say on average about once a month.............so the feed isn't old and moldy or anything like that.

Good to know!

Hmmm. I thought the treats I was giving them were good for them. I'll cut way back as you've suggested.

Yeah....when I was beginning chicken keeping I thought they needed all kinds of treats . I cut back and it solved a lot of problems
Have any of the other hens showed signs of sickness?

 

[Chickenman623]

"Have any of the other hens showed signs of sickness?" Well, they have all looked healthy..............even the two who died. That's why I'm so puzzled.

 

[Chickenman623]

Okay, for tomorrow's errand list:

One Bale Wood Chip Bedding
Greek Yogurt
Vit B Complex (Irwin Naturals)
Bio E + Selinium (Solar Ray)

Thanks, CCs Garden. Much appreciated. Sure hope that will keep any more from dying. I love my chickie girls..........they are all pets. Hurts to lose two in one week and not even know why.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry about your losses.

If you think you have a predator or something else may be going on, set up a couple of game cams.
I've found them to be a useful tool. Set one up outside your coop and one monitoring your chickens.