f your chicken has a swollen foot, he has a condition known as bumblefoot (plantar pododermatitis). He may limp or not stand on the injured foot. Swelling, lameness, heat and a blackened scab may all be symptoms. If untreated, it can become chronic and your chicken may die.
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Bumblefoot...
that is normal. the mother hen does not eat the eggs :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes : here is some info :DThe chick's first home will be the brooder. For brooder designs and ideas see our chicken brooders section. The size of the brooder will depend on the number of chicks...
Pros: Good layers, nice big eggs, rarely go broody, very friendly and sweet-tempered
Cons: Not the prettiest chicken
I've found Red Stars to be very good layers, and some of their eggs are enormous. If you are looking for a chicken with a good personality, then I would recommend a star. They...