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She is standing! She isnt really moving but she is standing up. We made some saline solution up and are going to flush the wound and I found some plain antibiotic ointment. I read on here that I can give aspirin in her water for pain? How long should I do that for? And I read they need...

We finally were mixing our 2 hens with our 2 younger chicks. They did fine overnight and were fine this morning when I checked. However, this afternoon, I found one of the chicks (they are Araucana if it matters) trapped in a corner by the chicken wire, and half of her back is an open wound...

Quote: Ok, great, I have a tractor supply nearby so I'll check. Thanks

Celery and pineapple (their fave) plus pellets. They have a pumpkin they're working on too.

We are going out of town for the weekend of thanksgiving. I'm trying to round up someone to watch our animals but running into a problem. How do I keep the hens' water from freezing? I was just planning to bring it in at night when we are here, but I'm not sure what other options are out there...

Hello! Asheville here (well, thats my address but im very close to Weaverville) we are having a great time with our chickens so far! We have 2, I dont know what kind-an orange one and a white one. Looking forward to learning.

Pineapple! It's their favorite of things we've tried.

Hello! We have 2 hens. My parents got several this year from Tractor Supply and gave 2 to my son. Not the best place to buy from, I'm sure, but it wasn't our choice! I don't know what kind they are-one is white (bock bock) and an orange (gimpy). They are so fun to have around. Their favorite...