Posts by kylara70

Well, here is the news, we have a chicken with a scalped butt.  She is missing feathers on her back and feathers and some meat on her butt.  The vet said it looked okay and just removed the piece of skin that would have died...

So, she is still alive this AM and I am waiting for a vet to return my call.  Anything anyone would recommend about medications to avoid or if it is better to use anesthetic when stitching up a chicken?  Thanks for any help.Carol

okay, in a dark bathroom, on a towel, nice poop in the tub so that is good (or bad depending on who is cleaning the tub).  But that means vent and internals working okay.I am hesitant to put anything on the injury in the interest of...

So, there are no vets in my area (Augusta GA) that are open tonight.  I will take her to a vet for repair in the AM.  What should I do tonight for her?  I have her in the bathtub in the bathroom.  Should I wrap her in...

1) What type of bird , age and weight.       Ameraucana  approx 1 year  no clue what weight, small2) What is the behavior, exactly.                 Dog chewed on...

http://news.yahoo.com/video/odd-15749658/iowa-farmer-delights-in-finding-super-sized-egg-24381698Thought this was funny.    He showed it to every body in town!  How cute!

I was still editing the post, sorry, I am assuming you mean the last one now?  I think she is a pullet too.

Please look at my EE chickens and reassure me what gender they are.  They are all 15.5 weeks old and I would like to be sure before my next processing run. I am going to offer the roosters to some folks but if they are not taken...

Apples and green pepper innards

I have 10 EE chickens (some pullets, some cockerals).  They are from a local breeder and I do not know where he got his stock.  I will have to ask him.  I have 4 white, one partridge, 2 splashy ones, two black and white,...