All of my bird enclosures are constructed Hardware cloth and wiring in the outside. Easier to stretch for attachment and trimming and prevents my animals from getting caught on any loose/damaged areas along the wire. Might leave small scratches but it'll make you bleed like a stuck pig.
My silkies as well as my other hens love dust bathing, no matter the weather. Enrichment/entertainment wise, children's xylophones secured to a surface are very entertaining for my chickens, they have learned to be quite the band with their beaks. Colorful, noise making bird toys are always a...
small breed dog houses and rabbit hutches are always a good option, used a rabbit hutch for my pullets and they're easy to clean and provide good shelter for injured or quarantined birds.
Yes, both are pictures of the seemingly injured foot, I've checked everyday since we've noticed the limp for bumblefoot, his feet are dirty now but I've cleaned them before every check up.
Hi y'all, new member of BYC here. Hoping to get some answers from fellow duck owners about one of my seven Welsh Harlequin boys. He is about 16 weeks old and a couple of days ago started limping, and favoring his left foot, being very gentle towards his right. No external injuries, no swelling...