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Barnyard Buddies:  Help! we are losing our hens!  |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
WI
USA
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 Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 8:01:21 PM
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In the past few weeks, our hens have been dying one by one. We're not sure what 's going on. their backsides are red and swollen and some of the eggs have had blood on the shell.
Any idea what could be causing this and what we can do to keep the rest from dying? |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2012 : 1:11:14 PM
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I have no idea, but try to google those symptoms. I hope it is something that you are able to stop. I'm sorrry about your hens.
....it's what's inside a women, when she's up against the land.
Farmgirl #680!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lessielouise22 |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2012 : 08:11:08 AM
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Do you need to worm them? when was the last time you did? have you checked for lice? Dust them with DE, wear a msck or handkerchief to protect yourself, also put DE in all of their favorite dust baths. Are they picking each other's rear ends? You will need to observe and isolate the culprits, anti-pick lotion might help.Blood on the shells is from the egg passing through the effected area, it washes off and the egg is fine to use.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2012 : 9:39:46 PM
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we've lost one more since I last posted :(
I have been trying to get in touch with the county 4H /extension poultry leader for advice but no luck so far.
My friend suggested putting garlic bulbs in the water to deworm.
If I bought something, where would I get it and what is it called?
What is DE?
We have had hens for over 10 years and have never had this problem! |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2012 : 3:32:54 PM
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Do you have a rooster?
DE is Diatomaceous Earth- you need food-grade for your birds. Different people have different reports on if DE works well internally. Externally, it's great, but I have my doubts on its efficacy internally, once moist.
I second Kathryn. Isolate those who look/act "off" and observe for any other signs/symptoms.
~Hen 4316~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana.
Starting a family and raising up a small ranch using natural resources.
www.mydoterra.com/thurman |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2012 : 5:21:32 PM
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Originally posted by YakLady
Do you have a rooster?
DE is Diatomaceous Earth- you need food-grade for your birds. Different people have different reports on if DE works well internally. Externally, it's great, but I have my doubts on its efficacy internally, once moist.
I second Kathryn. Isolate those who look/act "off" and observe for any other signs/symptoms.
~Hen 4316~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana.
Starting a family and raising up a small ranch using natural resources.
www.mydoterra.com/thurman
no , we don't have a rooster |
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