eBay? I never considered that! I assumed that if it wasn't for sale here then it wouldn't be allowed into the country. Also, postage from the US and import fees can often be more expensive then the products themselves.
Thank you for that idea, though. I will look into the eBay option!
I had...
Fire.
I am not joking - not completely anyway. I got sick of the mite invasion earlier this year and got my flame weeder and went to town in the coop. I was hesitant to use any stronger chemicals and they were EVERYWHERE! Crawling up my legs and all over the feeders and waterers too!
However...
Is the watery discharge thin like tears? Or is it a bit thicker and mucous-y?
I have a chick in a similar situation. I think I read somewhere that chicks shouldn't be getting respiratory infections at such an early stage. I have no idea why they wouldn't, but I started with flushing my chick's...
I second this.
I would get in touch with someone within the local government and ask to be directed towards or provided the policy or legislation that requires this outcome. Additionally, there may be other methods to remedy this situation.
If you get an undesirable response I wouldn't stop...
I don't know what you could do in regards to treating your hen, however,
you might obtain more assistance and exposure posting on the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures forum.
Could you please post some additional photos?
I would suggest that you try to treat its legs and see how it goes - following the information on the website provided by humblehillsfarm. But on further inspection there appears to be more going on with the chicks legs and feet.
I would still...
Not a problem!
I am sorry I can't be more helpful. Its stressful when you don't know what to do and acting promptly can be vital.
Have you tried a google search for birds in general who have exposed crops? I imagine that this is not an uncommon occurrence for our feathered friends.
When I was a child I looked after a Peaceful Dove who burst open its crop when it flew into the wall. The Dove healed up despite the fact that I likely never considered things like infection or gluing the crop together. It is also possible I have forgotten that I actually did take some sort of...
I am so happy to read that the chick didn't get culled! I am not sure about the other issues you had listed, but I imagine intestines are much larger than the string in your photo, the navel didn't look concerning and if she was assisted to hatch too early, the head swelling may just be the...