She won’t stand on the left foot or put weight on it, so I can’t get a picture of that. The feathering covers that toe, so you wouldn’t be able to see anything anyway.
I trimmed her nails yesterday. I could trim more but I cut her quick once and now I’m scared to go much further.
Bottom of...
My Silkie recently started limping. I checked her foot and one of the toes is swollen and warm. I soaked in epsom salt and found a tiny scab at the tip of the toe just under the nail. I soaked it off. The toenail also looks either broken down or smaller than on the healthy foot. There is no...
What about the run? Will mites/lice be living in there as well? Part of the run is roofed and the two long sides covered in plastic for winter. It’s partially filled with straw.
What about the run? Will mites/lice be living in there as well? Part of the run is roofed and the two long sides covered in plastic for winter. It’s partially filled with straw.
Sounds like they are competing for dominance. If they are anything like chickens, it’s advised that in order to maintain a healthy equilibrium and balance in the flock, there should be as many as 10 hens for each rooster. With chickens, there is more likelihood that roosters won’t get along, and...
I could use some help from someone who has experience with chicken parasites, as I do not. Looks like sand in our Silkies’ feathers. These are eggs i’m assuming? Highest concentration is at their lower backs. Thanks for any help!