Recent content by roblynn

My polish was injured a week ago. I'm sure it's a leg injury however there is no obvious deformity or swelling that I can feel. She finally started drinking two days ago and is now interested in food. I still have concerns that I'm sure you all could help with. She twists her neck when offered...

There is no obvious injury. She just backs herself into a corner and doesn't stand on her legs. She's drinking now and I even think she wants to eat because she seems to be scratching around. The only issue is she twists her neck when offered something do drink. It takes a while for her twisting...

My polish was injured four days ago after being chased by a dog. The dog didn't bit her, just stomped on her. At first she only laid on her side and kicked her legs occasionally. She wouldn't eat or drink. Now she's at least drinking but I have to spoon feed her electrolyte drink and she does...

Hey Folks! This is probably a common breed. I got her from McMurray's. She's 12 weeks old and very tall. Any guess on what breed she is? Thanks for your help! Robin

She didn't survive the night and we just had another one die. I'm really bummed about this. That makes three dead; one in transit, on on the first day and now one on the second day. I'm wondering if this is just normal or if there is something I could be doing better. I have two heat sources...

She's still just sitting there. I have been able to get her to drink sips of honey water but other than me forcing her she is not interested. I'll keep at it tho. At least she's standing. Eyes closed still. Thanks for the help!

Today we received 24 baby chicks from Murray McMurray and it took them 3.5 days to get here. As soon as they arrived I introduced them to water and put them in the brooder. For the most part they are all thriving. Within the hour one of my chicks was looking a little lethargic so I called MM...

Ok, thank you so much. I feel the same way. I'm praying that she doesn't suffer. Thank you for your reply!

Here is that figure-8 splint as it was explained to me:

Well Daisy has gotten along surprisingly well! She is eating, drinking and eliminating just fine and she even stands on one let to greet me! She's still in her own enclosure yet near the other birds. We snuck her into a clinic yesterday and got her x-rayed; just as we thought, her let is not...

Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. As it is I have her in her own enclosure with food and water. She seems interested in eating and is even hobbling around a little. I'll keep you posted.

Yesterday one of our ten-week old golden buffs got injured. Her leg is broken high up near the pelvis. We can feel where the bone is fractured and displaced. She survived the night and now I'm not sure what to do with her. Everything I read says these birds don't do well but today she is eating...