I can't get a picture at the moment, but I can say that she's limping less, and using her other foot more. her leg does feel a little hot, but she's been roosting woth it under her. Swelling is not obvious, if not not even there. I will try to get pictures.
My year old Bantam hen was recently dropped and has injured her knee. That was 1 day ago, and now she is only using her uninjured leg, and has her hurt leg curled up under her. What can I do? How can I help ease the pain? She's eating, drinking, and acting fairly normally behaviorally wise, but...
My 1 year old, old english game bantam just started limping after my brother dropped her while holding her. She is now perching only on her one, uninjured leg. She began preening and pecking at injured leg. What might be happening? How can I help her? Please help!
Congratulations! I just started with chickens last october! Here's a couple tips;
-Make sure to get a steady water and food supply ALWAYS!
-If you're getting laying hens,and putting them on a laying feed supply, only 10% of their daily diet should be kitchen treats,(unless its a special...
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I am sorry to hear about your chicken, but I think it will be alright. Do you have any Avian veterinarians near you, If so, I'd call and ask about the situation. Is the neck possibly broken, or sprained? Are there any wounds from fighting if you have more chickens? Just...
They are currently laying and i will check for worms. but they indoor birds in winter so do worms still apply? sorry , I am very uneducated on this, im new
Just went down to check out my 7 month old production reds, and i saw that both of their combs are pale on the top and get darker as it nears their beaks. I don't imagine it's frostbite, because they are hardy and currently living in the basement due to the 2 degree weather. I just want to know...