"Oh dear. You could try calling the farm you got him from-doesn't hurt to ask, but they'd risk their whole operation if they took him back. If you live in the city of Vancouver you aren't allowed to have a rooster according to the…"
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stephanie st loe replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Help! Our hen is a rooster! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
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Help! Our hen is a rooster!
One of our hens turns out to be a rooster. Im not sure the farm we got it from will return it, because it has come down with MG (chronic respiratory disorder) in the past and is now a carrier for life. Any ideas? Nice looking white ameracauna fellow, about 8 months old.
Caroline replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Mycoplasma (MG) in chickens in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"One other thing, if you have wild peppermint growing that's also antibacterial. The herbs I recommended are antibacterial. The hope is that injesting them will not just clear bugs out of their gut but get into the bloodstream and hopefully…"
Caroline replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Mycoplasma (MG) in chickens in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Im sorry to hear about your misfortune. I'm just on my way to pick up fennel seed, dill seed and some tumeric as preventative measures for my hens. Mine are robustly healthy. They eat laying mash with hot water in the morning and I'm going…"
Keltie Craig replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Mycoplasma (MG) in chickens in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Thanks Duncan. We did end up going to the vet, and have decided to go with antibiotics to try and clear up symptoms, and then just try and keep the birds as healthy and stress free as possible - apparently it is possible that they could remain…"
Duncan Martin replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Mycoplasma (MG) in chickens in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Hi Keltie, I have never had to deal with Mycoplasma, but I know it to be one of the infections that remains within a hen, symptoms or not. Chances are that your birds will never meet another flock of hens, but I suppose a crow may snatch an egg one…"
Keltie Craig added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Mycoplasma (MG) in chickens
Hey, we are new to hen keeping and feeling quite discouraged. Our chickens are just getting old enough that they should start laying soon, and we've already lost one to Mereck's Disease and now 2 are showing symptoms of MG...meaning likely all of them have been exposed and are now carriers. At a farm, no doubt we'd cull them all and start again. But we're city folk, and the chickens all have names!Considering trying antibiotics, and hoping they stay healthy without another outbreak of symptoms.…See More
Keltie Craig replied to stephanie st loe's discussion Closest place to buy organic feed? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I'm pretty sure the urban homesteaders emporium on hastings also has it"
stephanie st loe replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Vet advice? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"A long shot, but you might call the SPCA animal hospital. They usually have the lowest rates going. Or you might try the Western Wildlife Federation-lots of bird people volunteer there. Or, if you comb through the BYC site there are people who are…"
Keltie Craig added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Vet advice?
What do folks in Van do when their chickens get sick, and it seems more serious than what you can solve yourself by looking online (BYC forum, etc)? We know of the vet at Night Owl, but it is a $60 fee. Are there any other cheaper local resources for backyard chicken health issues? Thanks!
Penny replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Pullet with lame legs in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Keltie: Go to the forum on BackyardChickens.com. http://www.backyardchickens.com/
This site is extremely useful and full of information and contacts. It costs nothing to join and I have learned lots from them.
Good luck with your little pullet. Penny"
Keltie Craig added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Pullet with lame legs
Hi, our 4 month old frizzle pullet is having trouble walking. She can when necessary, but often sits or lays down. When she does walk, she often falls over, like a leg has given out. We got her from Art Knapps. Any ideas what this might be? She's eating and drinking okay.
Keltie Craig replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Brown leghorn needs new home in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"We got it sorted out, thanks anyways!"
Keltie Craig commented on Ross Moster's group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Chickens found homes, thanks to those who were interested!"
Tamara Shulman replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Brown leghorn needs new home in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Looks like you got a decent response - but we are two hens short right now and don't want to start with chicks. We're in east Van too - let me know at tshulman2@gmail.com if you haven't already found a home for them.
Cheers, Tamara"
Keltie Craig replied to Keltie Craig's discussion Brown leghorn needs new home in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"No, its not! I meant 298 4767, sorry typing on a phone, small keys!"
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