UniqueMeat
In the Brooder
- Jul 15, 2015
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So right now I am feeding my 2-4 month old chicken, Forrest, a cross beak chicken, some chicken feed with water soaked into it so it's easier for her to eat. Most of the time, I add spinach (tear a leaf of it up and add it in) or cherries (without the pit) but she is still small and she's going to be laying soon!
What can I add to her food that might speed up her growth and give her tons of nutrition, etc.
And about the water: she was severe cross beak, which means drinking isn't on the list for easy. I have gotten her to drink, but she only has ONE EYE! so that means whenever water splashes, she's scared of it. I have tried a dropper, a straw (held the top so the water stayed inside) and even a hose (lightly holding the nozzle so it drips) and she won't do anything!
she's interested in my finger, so she only drinks when I hold my finger in the water, but that won't do. does anybody have a way for a disabled chicken to drink with SEVERE cross beak?
Thanks in advance, and I wish you all a good day!
What can I add to her food that might speed up her growth and give her tons of nutrition, etc.
And about the water: she was severe cross beak, which means drinking isn't on the list for easy. I have gotten her to drink, but she only has ONE EYE! so that means whenever water splashes, she's scared of it. I have tried a dropper, a straw (held the top so the water stayed inside) and even a hose (lightly holding the nozzle so it drips) and she won't do anything!
she's interested in my finger, so she only drinks when I hold my finger in the water, but that won't do. does anybody have a way for a disabled chicken to drink with SEVERE cross beak?
Thanks in advance, and I wish you all a good day!