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Forgive the question, as I assume I've missed the answer in an obvious location, but I don't have much computer time and need an answer. I have four, six week old chicks that I've been giving medicated chick feed to. All the older hens are gobbling it up instead of their own food, so today I...

Purpletree23, Thank you so much for your penny's worth =) Being that the infection is caused by staph and having a small child around, I really don't want to risk spreading bacteria or inviting it any closer than necessary. Of course I'm concerned about my sweet bird, she's a special one to me...

I just discovered that my oldest hen friend has what appears to be bumble foot. I've looked in my books and checked out some threads on here and they all seem to say the same...I need to soak, pull plug, squeeze out infection, soak, apply triple antibiotic ointment, wrap, repeat...a few times a...

My baby bird is down again. Her crop is squishy and she's huddled off by herself. Should I try to nurse her back again, or do I consider that she may just be a weakling. I would really like for her to be well and part of the flock but I know I also have to be realistic AND protect everyone...

I was so happy little Cherry was feeling better, that I just couldn't wait until bedtime to return her to her peeps; she deserved some dirt scratch'n, wing flapp'n fresh air! So, around 6:00 p.m. yesterday, I let her out and watched and stood close at hand for almost an hour. It was as if...

I know there is debate as to whether or not the olive oil can do any sort of lubricating, but my husband reminded me that if nothing else, it's a healthy liquid fat. If at least liquids are getting through, the oil might be a nice fat for energy? Just a totally unprofessional thought. Hope your...

We use something called Rooster Booster Pick-No-More-Lotion. It seems to work pretty well for minor injuries at least.

I think I have a healthy baby chick! I'm so excited! Thanks to everyone for their help, somehow... something worked! And, I sure learned a lot in the process. Now one last question: Is it o.k. for me to put the chick back under momma bird tonight, or will she be rejected? Could I even take her...

Hi there, I've been caring for a three week old since Sat. eve. that I suspect ate something too large to get down. Her crop was also squishy. Finally today I believe she is perfectly fine; at least all is looking great at this point. Anyway, I did a full day of all liquids (my own concoction...

That's kind of what I think, especially considering how these events began. I'm going to give her more of the fiber too. As for the food, I was just happy to see her willingness to eat; and she chose the crumbles over anything else. Maybe the vet will have some insight...it's a different vet...

Her crop is full and she seems to be adjusting it periodically. She has pooped a few times, one more runny than the others. She's somewhat active; willing to move around, not sleeping all the time. I've called a vet to see if I can get more info on medicating her for sour crop; waiting to hear...

PLEASE HELP! MY BABY IS STILL SICK! My chick is down again and appearing to have what I would describe in a human as acid reflux...basically looks like she's trying to keep stuff down. Is it possible that she just has an immature or faulty digestive system? EATING SERIOUSLY MAKES HER WORSE; she...

Question: If my bird has been consuming all liquids and/or soupy crumbles soaked in pedialyte, wouldn't her crop be a little squishy? Great news, I think! My little baby's crop was mostly empty this morning, she had a big mostly normal poop, and she's eating a lot of pedialyte-soaked chick...

We don't really have a chicken vet here, but did find a vet that was willing to help. Per his prognosis, the reasons for such a young bird having this issue aren't very promising. He suggested though that the problem could be further down the line and said to try Metamucil. So, I was able to...

I'm sorry everyone, but I am pretty confused, since what some say is a treatment, others say is a danger. I assume that my bird being a baby and not a grown bird has a lot to do with that? i.e. massage is good or it could , cause blockage in the wrong direction. Also, feed only moistened...