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  • My little Lucky did so very well, was able to find her food and water, had a little cockerel who I'd put in the cage to sleep with her, but she got out one day (my back was turned) and my big hen Rosie pecked her. The squawking was terrible, poor think didn't know which way to turn since she was blind..... So we culled her.
    Hello. If you're available, I'd sure like to ask you a question. I have an 8 week old pullet that was blinded in a hawk attack. She can find her food and water, but do you know if they use smell to find food? If so, any particular food that works well? I'm planning on putting her in the coop, separated from the others, and just thought it would be helpful as a training aid.
    Stephen Sharpe
    Stephen Sharpe
    Sorry for such a late reply. I have not noticed smell being a factor in finding food. What I have noticed is sound associated to feeding either a word or phrase along with tapping of the dry food or dish stimulates a response. After taking my blind ones out side in a secure location I started to “Tidbit” like a roster to the ground thumping hard on the ground near them so they could Sence the action
    Stephen Sharpe
    Stephen Sharpe
    “Tidbit” like a roster to the ground thumping hard on the ground near them so they could feel the impact near their feet and instinctually know the sound that rosters make when trying to guide a hen to food. They enjoy the tidbit. It is similar to saying duck duck duck duck in a higher pitch and loud. They will respond by lowering head near the tapping to look for the reward.
    Stephen Sharpe
    Stephen Sharpe
    Boredom is a huge issue I have noticed so anyone that you can feed them that is different like Mellon may help with keeping them active and happy looking for new things to expirence.
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