Posts by NYRIR

Quote: Originally Posted by Gallina8  So, when I wrote the thread she was very close to dying. Beyond care, really. I'd been taught all along that chickens are hearty creatures that need little if any Tx, so finding...

You could try putting a hobble on it as it sounds like the chick has splay leg. Do a search on here and it will link you to different ways to "hobble" the chick. I don't know how well it works on a chick already a week old but it's...

I don't consume eggs from a sick hen myself, but normally I only don't eat eggs that are cracked,covered in poo, or if the hen has been medicated. There are withdrawal times for meds and dewormers. Each varies so you would need to...

Could you try to find out which hen it is doing the most picking and isolate her?

Quote: Originally Posted by ladybirdb12  They are so cute!!! Lol watch out they are going to own you lol. lol all of my birds own me, I love them so much. Enjoy your new freinds Lol...yes, they will! Thanks, I...

Thanks...I thought so!

Ok, with the pic blown up I can see what you mean  Me eyes, ya know, ain't as good as they used ta be!    I would go with the Neosporin as well ...the q-tip idea is great....   Glad you are keeping...

Quote: Originally Posted by groundpecker  a block of wood and an old fashioned axe.  Just make sure your first strike counts. The bird will only suffer for a very short fraction of a second.  All other...

I love,love,love my production red rooster...eats out of your hand, watches out for his girls,is good with tiny chicks even! We hand raised him though.....I can't praise him enough for how good of a roo he is!

x 2 HappyChooks   I have a four year old NH laying 4-5 eggs aweek and a couple of 2 year old hens laying nothing right now....first year is the best for eggs....