"Leftover people antibiotics-google them with the word poultry and only listen to veterinary or dept of agriculture sites. Find 3 posts that confirm the same answer. Disregard anything written by not-a-vet. Make friends with a vet for next time.
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meagan added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Antibiotics
One of my chickens was bitten by a mink/weasel/or...... last night. We've seen it and are trying to trap it but still have an injured bird on our hands. She should be ok, is eating and drinking but we are looking for some antibiotics. I don't want to take her to the vet, we just need a round to keep infection away. Any ideas where we could get some?See More
Alyssa K replied to meagan's discussion Help! Foster coops needed! in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Wow, where do you live? You should let the wildlife folks know about that bear. Good luck!"
meagan added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Help! Foster coops needed!
This morning I awoke to loud annoyed clucking. Looking out the window there was a bear in the coop! It got at least 1 and maybe 2 girls and has returned several times already this morning. I am hoping that I can find some foster coops for my ladies while we rebuild the coop. I have 3 and possibly more hens that need a place to live. Contact me at [email protected]!See More
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North Shore Chickens
We believe backyard hens to be a positive change for the community, adding variety and value to our urban landscape, while reflecting the City and District of North Vancouver’s sustainable living and environmental mandates.See More
meagan replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"After 2 days of force feeding both liquid and solids we have got pretty good at getting some food in her. She does seem to be improving from early Saturday but is still limping and has swollen cloudy eyes. I'm going to try some antibiotic eye…"
Alyssa K replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Chicken wire is not strong enough to keep raccoons out. You need welded wire."
stephanie st loe replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Oh-would you mind sharing how the racoons got in? I'm hoping half inch heavy guage chicken wire is enough to keep them out of mine."
stephanie st loe replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"Oh the poor thing. Well, my DIY vet experience is extensive in horses, not so much in chickens. But-2 weeks after the initial injury I would suppose if anything is swelling up more, rather than going down you are likely looking at some sort of…"
Alyssa K replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"You can pop solids in prettty easily. I've done it with peas and small pieces of bread. I found it almost easier than the syringe.
Some arnica (topical) might help with the swelling. Good luck!"
meagan replied to meagan's discussion Injured Chicken in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"UPDATE
I've opted to force feed her by opening her beak slightly and injecting a small amount of coconut milk/egg yolk mixture. After 2 rounds of this (2-3tsps at 1.5 hour intervals) she is now standing up but still limping. It seems that she…"
meagan added a discussion to the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
Injured Chicken
Two weeks ago racoons got into my coop. One of my birds was attacked and severely injured with a deep cut on her side and lots of bruising and swelling in her head and face. She is living in my bathtub with a thick mat of cedar shavings. I didn't think that she would make it through the night but here we are, two weeks later and until last night, she was getting much better.Her eyes were both swollen shut so I am having to hand feed her with a syringe. She is drinking water and at first enjoyed…See More
meagan replied to Julia Smith's discussion Bee Keeping Workshops this weekend in the group Beekeeping
"Will these classes be offered again? A bit short notice for me."
meagan replied to Vicky's discussion Diatomaceous earth for worms? in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I haven't used it but it was recommended to me by a heritage breeder in the valley. I've used it on my plants and you should be able to get it at a garden center. I was told to mix it in with the grain and to sprinkle it into…"
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Beekeeping
We organize get-togethers for those who are already beekeepers and we hold information sessions on beekeeping for people who want to start! (Join VV, then Beekeeping)See More
meagan replied to Julia Smith's discussion Heritage Partridge Rocks for sale in the group Chicken Coop Co-ops
"I would love to buy a bird but only have room for 1. If anyone wants to split the costs and take 2 of the hens, let me know. I can even pick them up for you.
meags"
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