Recent content by buffy-the-eggpile-layer

Thank you so much for your kind and informative response! This brings me relief. I'd be so sad to see dead wildlife around my fence. I can't wait for the satisfaction of a dog getting zapped and never looking back a second time (though, of course, I'd be happy if he never came back down in the...

I've recently had to install a hot wire fence around the run/coop, mostly because of the neighbors' large dog that is fixated on trying to get in (coop/run is sturdy, but a strong and persistent dog could still rip hardware cloth, I believe, if it had the time). I got a .03 joule charger and the...

I'm happy to report she seems okay this morning and is acting like her normal self--eating, drinking, walking around, being vocal, etc. I guess time will tell if there ends up being a longer-term problem like an ear infection or ototoxicity issue related to this. Thank you for your calming...

I'm panicking. I made the terrible error of choosing to use chlorhexidine spray for a small wound on my EE's ear lobe. I didn't realize there was an ototoxicity risk; and was careful nonetheless to avoid her eyes/nares. Today, however, she struggled and I sprayed a good bit right in her ear, I'm...

Hi, I stumbled across this post while researching. I have a hen qith something very similar protruding from one nare. It almost seems like excess tissue. How is your hen doing? Any updates? Thanks such for sharing your experiences!

@Sally PB @Eggcessive Just an update: I took her to the vet yesterday and she was a very good patient. The vet was a bit uncertain of what the issue is (he did not take a sample of the material, which was very dry and could only be worked on like sandpaper on wood--and whatever came off was...

Thank you for the kind words! I will keep the thread updated :)

I've tried softening with mineral oil and then gently trying to pick at it, but she seemed uncomfortable, and I admittedly might have been overly cautious/gentle. I was concerned already, but when I noticed the foul smell became very concerned (that's when I called the vet). No issues eating...

My 5 y/o RIR hen, Willow, has developed crusty nares over the last few weeks. I thought it was just compacted feed and dirt, and started trying to remove it, but it seems almost to be tissue-like, and today, I've noticed a foul smell developing from the area. I also noticed that she's not as...

What's strange is that hawks have always been around and they haven't scared the chickens before when flying overhead (mine don't have the best survival instincts). Crows are always around, too. It is normal for us to have crow vs hawk wars overhead even while they're supervised free ranging. I...

A few hours ago, I was out visiting with my chickens when a murder of crows flew overhead, loudly squawking. The chickens got spooked and ran into their coop like they were running for their lives. I stood outside the run and watched--no signs of hawks or anything, but the crows seemed worked up...

Super helpful addition--thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the resources! Luckily, it's been emptying just fine. I think now that she's well past her molt she's back to gorging herself.

Beautiful chicken and impressive storage capacity!