bobcullen79 1,495 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hey All. So, Im new to keeping chickens, and I started by buying in 5 mixed breed POL hens. after about a fortnight (typical, the guarentee had just run out), One of them started gapping, so I kept an eye on her, and a day or two later, seemed in full health. Then another showed the same symptoms, by which time, I know now to pick them up and check the mouth for worms, redness ect. When I picked her up, I could feel her cavity vibrating with some sort of fluid I guess? Also, she had a slight sneeze now and then, but, same again, two days later, she was fine, no noise breathing and no sneezing. But now, it looks like the 8 week old chicks, Ive just turned out with them have caught a bit of whatever it is- but with a bit head shake too ffs. Ive not found any worms or redness, and this is a totally new pen and shed. Has anyone got any ideas before I rush out and buy the wrong or un-necessary stuff. Thanks in advance, Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Have a look here; www.downsizer.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burnie69 376 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Its gapes by the sound of it, its as expected from the amount of rain weve had .7 days on food with flubenvet will do the trick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 I`ll check out downsizer... Cheers Burnie. For how long do you have to discard the eggs after 7 days on the treatment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burnie69 376 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Flubenvet doesn't effect the eggs at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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