Update: This is new to me! I've been massaging and trying to work the leg. Putting slight pressure on the scabby looking part. I don't know if I'm doing this right! I'm so afraid I'm going to break something or make it worse. Any suggestions? It's eating, drinking, hopping along, very active.
Thank you so much for your reply! All my researching didn't turn up slipped tendon. This may very well be the issue instead. This chick is 5 days old. I've been giving vitamin B in water. I will try massaging and see if I can help it.
My first hatch. Broody hen. 13 chicks. This little one is 5 days old. It's leg bone is twisted at the "elbow" and foot is sideways. Is there anything I can do?
Help! My son had a cupcake outside while the chickens were running around. One of my hens snatched the small cupcake and liner from his hands and gobbled it down! Is she going to be okay? Will she pass it? Is there something I need to do?
Hi everyone! New here from Louisiana. Super excited about raising chickens. Was given 6 chicks back in April. Unfortunately, 5 were roosters. Found homes for 3 roosters. We now have 3 young hens (one from the first batch), 1 older hen, and 1 rooster. We are learning all kinds of things. Our...