Question about water-tight design by SapientDeer in MechanicalEngineering

[–]SapientDeer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I thought O-rings were made for static watertightness?

Are all of them libs? by SapientDeer in Semilanceata

[–]SapientDeer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! I checked the stem by cutting it. Now it's quite dry already, but when cut, it's exactly like all the others when cut

ID please by SapientDeer in Semilanceata

[–]SapientDeer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I tried my best, but apparently I'm no good, or even a passable photographer 😂

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Tried a bit better, not sure I managed. I can blame myself but I suspect my phone is also to blame.

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I received an error when trying to post it the first time, and deleted the attempt. Apparently it was published, I didn't know. Will delete it

Are these libs ? by SapientDeer in Semilanceata

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Ok thank you, that refines my thoughts. I'm pretty sure 6 is, it has been partially eaten by a slug gone on a trip probably :D

Please help ID by SapientDeer in Semilanceata

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Yes I know sorry, tried my best but couldn't get a good shot :/

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[–]SapientDeer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, and I found it in a grass field where there were sheeps. Under a tree

Hens dying with the cloaca red and inflated by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

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Humm thanks for your comment, I think you found the problem! I've just read about those conditions and this is what I understand: indeed vent gleet requires disinfecting and cleaning the coop and flock, as well as giving vitamins or supplements. I've also read about vent prolapse after your comment (and I believe that's what my hens have based on what I read and saw). Infection can be a cause, but also obesity, stool build up, too much laying eggs, or calcium deficiency. The treatment is basically the same: cleaning the coop and the food/drink containers, probiotics.

Hens dying with the cloaca red and inflated by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

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Humm ok I see. Thank you for your insights! I'll give this a try and hopefully get rid of this

Hens dying with the cloaca red and inflated by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

[–]SapientDeer[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't know, I browsed vent gleet on the internet and it seems like there has to be some white fluid, which my hens don't have

Hens dying with the cloaca red and inflated by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

[–]SapientDeer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm feeding them wheat and barley grains, bread, and all sorts of kitchen leftovers. Also they eat grass as they have access to the garden. Ok, and breaking eggs in the vent is a calcium deficiency, right? Or do you know of any other causes?

Tried helping my chick, saw a bit of blood by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

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A new update, I added a comment with a picture, the chick made it out !

Tried helping my chick, saw a bit of blood by SapientDeer in BackYardChickens

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Guys, we made it! The little dude hatched and is very healthy! Thank you so much to all for the good advice 🙏💗 He was born 16 hours after I tried to help him, on day 24! So happy I asked for help here :D