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Today I had her outside in a kennel with grass for most of the afternoon so she could exercise and peck around, etc. So far she seems a little better when walking, is still eating and her wings don't droop much anymore. But I noticed today that her right wing started drooping some after a...

Thanks for your response, and no, she was not vaccinated. Should I give her medication? I am already supplementing her food with vitamins and boiled eggs. I am keeping her indoors in a pet carrier but let her outside for a while each day. While outside she will walk around and eat things and...

A few days ago I noticed my young hen's left wing was lowered, almost touching the ground but not dragging, as if it was injured. I checked her over and couldn't find any injuries. Everything else, her walking and eating, etc. was good. That day I put her in a pen with younger birds so she...

Thanks for your replies, I ordered a bator from Peavey Mart that was on sale but it didn't come in for a few months so I ended up boring one from a friend and it worked well. I will search again for a bator next year.

I started raising chickens last spring and now would like to try incubating this year. I have been looking at various incubators but not sure if any are more reliable or any are to be avoided. One I am wondering about is the Rite Farm products, Model 2400 in particular. Any one have used...

He sure is beautiful, love his colors!

Thanks for your responses. Today I gave her another warm bath with epsom salts then applied Polysporin (drugstore doesn't sell Neosporin). There wasn't any bleeding today and it is looking a little better now. Her pooping is fine and she had an egg today so I am pretty sure it is the vent...

Last night I noticed some blood by this hen's vent, hens had picked at her so I thought it from this and I cleaned it, put some bagbalm on it and put her by herself. Today I just soaked her bottom in warm water to clean it off and reapplied ointment when I could see that she is actually...

I am jealous we barely got any of that snow! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and everyone!

Don't look at me like I'm from Mars!

Congratulations granny!

Today after I cleaned the chicken coop I didn't see Pipkin my silkie hen anywhere in the pen but noticed a few hens hanging round behind the house. I went to look and there Pipkin was cowering with the hens picking at her. I checked her over well and the feathers on her right leg and foot are...

Mommy? Are you my Mommy?

Congratulations!