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It's great that you won't give up on her. So many people would say that it's just not worth it for a chicken, but ignore them. It's wonderful that there are like minded people who care enough to keep trying. You should be so proud of yourself. Hope she gets better soon. I have a similar battle...

One of my girls has suddenly started rattling whilst breathing. I have tried to clear any blockage as you would for compacted crop, but nothing came out. She has recently had a nasty injury and she has been having cage rest for about a week, today was the first time that she was allowed to...

Her crop is empty, they were de-wormed in March and our vet did a parasite and Coccidiosis test which came back clear. Her tail is drooping and she has taken a couple of pecks at her food.

Her crop is empty, they were de-wormed in March and our vet did a parasite and Coccidiosis test which came back clear. Her tail is drooping and she has taken a couple of pecks at her food this morning.

I wouldn't put such a small chick in with an established flock. Wait until she strong enough to defend herself. I hope she pulls through.

Cinnamon is an ex-battery hen who weighs approx 1.5k I have had her since May 2015, and she is usually the brightest, greediest little girl. I noticed last night that she was sitting alone and disinterested in her surroundings, however she took herself off to bed as usual. She has layers...

Does it kill Grape Worm though? I believe it doesn't.

you shouldn't bath chickens, a good dust bath is the best you should do for them. Chickens can't swim and have a natural fear of water. It washes off the preening oils which are essential for healthy feathers, also their feathers are not water proof, which is the biggest clue. Wet feathers...

Thank you.

Thank you. Really opened my eyes to the bad advice that I have been reading in other posts.

No of course not, but good husbandry should find a way round the problem. I think it would be better to rehome the hen than it would be to ever resort to one of these things.

We have to agree to disagree on that

Anyone using these torture instruments doesn't deserve to care for chickens. These things are awful and shouldn't be used. I think it would be better to rehome the hen than it would be to ever resort to one of these things. I thought this site was anti cruelty!?!

Anyone who uses these torture devices doesn't deserve to care for chickens. Disgusted!

Anyone who uses these torture devices doesn't deserve to care for chickens. Disgusted!