Madbird Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Brought my hens home on Sunday, however have noticed over the last day, a couple of them sound a bit... er.. 'snotty'... Is it just the stress of the move do you think? Is there anything I can do to make them more comfortable and help boost their immune system? Also, a second question - is shredded paper ok to use as a nesting material? Edited November 12, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Citricidal is very good for snuffly hens. They might need a bit of a nose wipe with warm salty water now and then. If it becomes green......it might be worth a trip to the vets. Look out for a rattly chest too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbird Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Citricidal is very good for snuffly hens. They might need a bit of a nose wipe with warm salty water now and then. If it becomes green......it might be worth a trip to the vets. Look out for a rattly chest too. Thanks - just ordered some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have used citricidal in the past with good effect, but it is worth keeping a close eye on their progress. I have always used Auboise (hemp based horse bedding) in the nest box and found it great. You can used shredded paper (not too long though) in the box. I tried this for a 2 month period recently as I thought perhaps one of my chooks was allergic to Auboise, but I found that my chooks ate most of the paper. I know they peck and eat everything new at first, but this carried on for ages, so I have gone back to Auboise. Either way, both compost well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
