I know it was a while ago (time has been flying), but I just wanted to let everyone know, she has made a full and complete recovery. :)
Also, I named her Winnifred 😂 (don't know why, but it seemed fitting)
So, here's what's going on. I have a chicken that got attacked by an opossum a couple of months ago. I didn't think she would make it, but she managed to pull through! Since I had her in a separate enclosure for a while, I guess the other chickens "forgot" her. Anyway, I was trying to get her...
Hey everyone, I am looking to buy baby chicks sometime very soon, and I was wondering if anyone knew if Tractor Supply still has them? I live in KY. Thanks!
Update:
She is eating on her own now and starting to gain weight! also, it looks like she can see a little better today!
I finally got pictures of one of her eyes. I saw today that part of her comb looks like it might be falling off or something? so I got that in the picture too. but overall...
update:
Both of her eyes are open now, but I still don't think she can see. I've been getting her to eat some. Does anyone know if she will gain back her sight? Thank you everyone for sticking with me! :D
update:
so, she's still not eating. but shes kinda started to drink on her own. One of her eyes opened but I don't think she can really see out of it. she has started puffing up her feathers and shivering. (I don't think shes too cold because she is in a garage, but I could be wrong) I haven't...
Thanks, everyone! She is doing better today! This is the first day I've seen any real improvement. Her eyes are still closed but she seemed like she actually wanted the water today, so that's good! She also ate some yogurt! I'm sorry I didn't get a picture, I have to walk like half a mile to my...
I will get a picture tomorrow, one eye maybe opened a tiny bit more. no other wounds that I know of. about tube feeding, I'm only 15 and I don't know if my dad would help me with that (he is not a big bird fan!) I'm hoping she will gain her appetite back soon!