A Roo in the Bathtub

Thankfully, our Roo is feeling much better. So much better, he hopped in the bathtub... Lol... I am just so happy he is feeling better and SOUNDING better. He is now clucking for the first time in so many days. His "cock-a-doodle-doo" still isn't perfect, but I am betting by tomorrow, he will be his old self. Will put him back out with the flock tomorrow after one more Tylan injection. Ordered Tylan powder and will be treating the entire flock on Tuesday (tomorrow) when it comes in. 

Respiratory Infection

My favorite roo has a respiratory infection. He was acting drunk and falling down, not eating, couldn't "crow," and sounded congested (gurgling). Using 1/2 ml of injectable Tylan once per day for 5-7 days. He is already doing better (in day 2). 

Chick in my Bra

Went out to the coop this morning and found a guinea/silkie cross that hatched. Silkie mom has been "mom" to three chicks that hatched 6 days ago and didn't want anything to do with the new chick. So.... What does a gal do??? OF COURSE I PUT HER IN MY BRA AND CARRIED HER AROUND LIKE THAT FOR 8 HOURS. Why not??? lol... She is now resting under a heat lamp in a box in our bathroom... 

Horses..........

The damn horses ripped the t-posts and wire from around the tree we planted to add shade. Then... they ate it...... they have grassy pastures plus this dry lot with a round bale of hay. Arrghhh...

Corid-Treatment for Coccidia

DEAD BIRD

Found a dead guinea hen in the coop this morning... Saw liquid chicken "poo" in the yard yesterday.. Am going to treat the entire flock with Corid and assume Coccidia is the culprit. Hoping this works........... I HATE losing birds:(. 

Chloe's Abcess

Opened up Chloe's abcess and it's now draining. Wrapped up with an Intex pad and is soaking... Stinks to hi-heaven and will smell worse when I remove the wrapping after 24  hours, but is already better. She isn't limping as bad...