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  1. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    I searched what do crossbeaks eat and also used my browsers find tool for layer pellets. all good stuff try this heart warming story. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/386912/feeding-a-cross-beak-hen Crumble as it is so powdery seems to me made easier by wetting enough of it to make a paste...
  2. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    Very cute. What is his name and does he have eyes. lol
  3. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    Okay Mondotomhead funny name for a cat. here is the photo. Sounds like you have a very caring family. Sorry about the nice lady.
  4. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    A few problems here with long toe nails or beaks The blood line goes out a lot further than normal when you let go like that. I would use a pedi paw grinder. Take the cap off if you are careful of her face. grinding is more cautious approach. Stiptic powder will stop blood flow. Used by...
  5. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    What is the special chick's name? Are you treating it with antibiotics? Maybe a broad spectrum for that age over a range of days would help the problem and put you at ease. I am treating my four week old with a drinking water solution from the neighborhood farmer. Had lung and nose congestion...
  6. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    I would like to see the faces of the staff and customers when you bring Cadbury in to get fitted for a harness. Priceless no doubt.
  7. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    Hi It is good you did it right away with the splinting because later after the bones mature it's too late. Pet birds like lovebirds get splayed hips from being leaned against in the nest so hey can't straighten up. They have splints to remedy them too. If you go to a bird site for ailments or...
  8. kilby

    Diary of a Crossbeak: Support for Special Needs Chickens and their Keepers

    Your a good Mom. Keep smilin' and the world smiles with you. So true eh! 5 comet/red stars, 3 dogs, 4 lovebirds, two cats, one parrot. I feed 'em yogurt too, homemade, because I think they love it. To get more nutrition though in a small beak you might sprout some organic grain and then...
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