I have a flock of six 7 or 8 week chickens that I got all around the same time as chicks. When I brought them home, one of the chicks was a lot smaller than the rest, even though she was “allegedly” the same age. She didn’t seem to be thriving competing with the other chicks, and my neighbor’s...
Has anyone had any luck healing a turkey poult with a slipped tendon? Mines about 3 weeks old, give or take.
I’ve got her in isolation, popped the tendon back into place, giving her chicken starter (which I know doesn’t have enough protein) egg yolk (for extra protein), B complex, and nutri...
The lady at TS was certain she was a lady mallard, but she’s got a green sheen to her feathers and she doesn’t seem to look like the mallard or mallard mixes I see on google. About 6ish weeks old
Posted on the emergency thread too but thought it might get some attention here:
My Turkey is almost 2 weeks old. Two days ago I noticed that she seemed to be limping slightly. She seemed otherwise fine, so I assumed it was because her feet are giant and she keeps tripping over her own toes...
My Turkey is almost 2 weeks old. Two days ago I noticed that she seemed to be limping slightly. She seemed otherwise fine, so I assumed it was because her feet are giant and she keeps tripping over her own toes. She's been in the brooder or on my lap ever since (she screams if shes not with me)...
Thanks for letting me join! I have 3 chicks, 6 ducks, and a turkey (also meat rabbits and, like, a whole pack of dogs). This is the first time I’ve brought birds home and it’s been mostly great but also sometimes stressful, so I’ve been grateful to be able to read the threads posted here.