Raynathecrazychickenlady
In the Brooder
- Apr 27, 2022
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Hey all! So, in 2020 (like half the country, I got chickens. 8 week old pullets. They've been awesome! Lately I've been wanting to expand my flock, and decided I wanted babies. I went to a poultry expo and got (2) 8 week silkies, and (2) 1 week old Ameracaunas. (none of these have been vaxxed) they were from small breeders and I believed them when I was told that it's not super necessary to vaccinate when it's from a small breeder. (I will never again get unvaxxed chicks) Anyway, one of my Ameracaunas has been lethargic for two days now. Sleeping non stop, green poop, tucking her head in her wing, sleeps standing up. She still eats and drinks a bit. I'm super worried. They had Cocci and were treated for that prior to this. I'm using nutridrench in their water, but I have to force drops on her a few times a day because she's not drinking much on her own. But her appetite is good?! She's also getting a ton of feathers in- could she just be tired from growing? The green poop worries me, but could that be from the nutridrench?
Any advice would be so much appreciated!!!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
2 years ago
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
8
(3) What breeds do you have?
Andalusian, Ostralorp, New Hampshire Red, Buff Orphington, Silkie, Ameracauna
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
The personalities!!! I love my cuddle bugs, and no matte what people say, chickens are pretty smart!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Crafting, Jet skiing, Gardening.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
A husband that hates my obsession with chickens lol. I have two dogs, I do nails and web design, and marketing.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Looking for answers, and needing to interact
Any advice would be so much appreciated!!!
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
2 years ago
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
8
(3) What breeds do you have?
Andalusian, Ostralorp, New Hampshire Red, Buff Orphington, Silkie, Ameracauna
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
The personalities!!! I love my cuddle bugs, and no matte what people say, chickens are pretty smart!
(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
Crafting, Jet skiing, Gardening.
(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
A husband that hates my obsession with chickens lol. I have two dogs, I do nails and web design, and marketing.
(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?
Looking for answers, and needing to interact
So happy you have joined our flock.
