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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: grumpsgarden on August 09, 2011, 02:04:46 pm

Title: ex batts
Post by: grumpsgarden on August 09, 2011, 02:04:46 pm

hi we got some ex batts but lots of them are showing signs of prolapse , we've had ex batts before but never have we had this problem with them some advice as what we can do to help /prevent or anything would be greatly appreciated thank you

Title: Re: ex batts
Post by: plumseverywhere on August 10, 2011, 06:51:16 pm

Not kept ex-bats yet but recently lost a hen who had a prolapse twice. hopefully someone will be along soon with more experience to help...

Title: Re: ex batts
Post by: grumpsgarden on August 10, 2011, 07:18:22 pm

lost 5 so far to prolaspe and 3 not looking so good at mo so have put them in the hospital wing to see how they go

Title: Re: ex batts
Post by: faith0504 on August 10, 2011, 07:28:11 pm

hi i cant give you any advice, but my fingers are crossed for them  :hshoe:

Title: Re: ex batts
Post by: grumpsgarden on August 10, 2011, 07:44:35 pm

thank you , i have been advised today to cut the amount of layers as large eggs can cause prolapse i have around 60 birds in total that free range dueing the day and feed from 2 large feeders and a tray for the ducks