I know exactly what your saying my imprinted drake doesn't like for me to pick him up I think he thinks it makes him look weak to be carried around by a woman. lol
That is a good sign that he is back to his normal ornery self. I bet he is going to be so happy to see his girls and the girls...
That's a good idea on keeping him home. Did you decide what your going to use in their pens? And did you bring home one of the girls to keep him company? how's that going?
Sounds like his foot is healing good, that's great and so much better than having to cut and dig that stuff out. I like...
I am amazed mine have never had it, we live on very rocky ground in the mountains, I am constantly out picking up small rocks around places they walk alot, I think the ground gives birth to them then the chickens scratch them up, but no bumble in any of my water fowl yet, thank the Lord only...
Did he eat? Can you add some vitamins to his water just to help him through this? I've offered scrambled eggs to my flock but only the chickens have eaten it.
I would think having them all in a pen together may cause problems if Qwackers is dominant over the chickens when free ranging, they...
He'll like having one of his girls home with him.
I have read of people using sand in their pens and houses but sand is abrasive and wondered how that would be on their feet over time. Any thought on what you'll use?
Bless his heart, I agree about the vet visit. she is taking a cautious approach and hopefully the treatment and antibiotics will get it under control. is there anyway you can take him over for visit and leave him in the dog crate just so everyone can say hi, might perk him up
I imagine it's painful, and it the infection can spread too but hopefully that hasn't happened. Vets are expensive period but I have never taken any of my flock to one. Have you looked into the shelter there and see if you can get a reduced rate for spaying and vaccines. we rescued a dog once...
That is adorable. And sounds like the corn remover is beginning to work. hopefully you'll be able to pull the scab off and get the bumble out without any problems . Qwackers is just so cute.