I have read that you can straighten it by taping it with a bandaid to a thin piece of cardboard. Cardboard under foot...tape toe straight on top. I had a couple chicks hatch out like that...but waited too long before trying to fix. They won't straighten on their own. It has not effected their...
My hen is acting the same way. She appears to be limping and will sit down and rest...sometimes leaning to her side. At times she is panting and her vent is moving in and out constantly.
She is still eating and drinking normally and seems to be very alert. I hope someone who has seen this in...
I think Cochins are great momma's because I just stuck 7 chicks under one of my broodies (she hatched two of her own) and she took them on...no problems.
The other hen that was sitting on eggs (only hatched one)...helps out with mothering duties! It sure is a sweet sight to see!!
I just bought a Mister kit from Sam's Club today. It was $29.00 and has enough tubing and nozzles for 32 feet. I hope to hook it up this weekend. The heat factor will be 110 this weekend...my poor birdies!
I also use fans and like to serve up cold watermelon for them!
Mr. Fancy Pants is standard. So you think his coloring is golden laced? Or is he just a mixture of black and orange/red? I think he is beautiful, but would like an idea of what to call his color!
I have had some that are aggressive (got rid of them!) The two I have now are very sweet and not agressive towards people at all. If I am trying to catch on of his girls (my alpha rooster), I can tell this upsets him, but he does not attack.
Get a little bowl of warm water, paper towels, Q-tips, and tweezers.
I start by soaking the little bum in the warm water. Hold the chick and dip the bottom in the water. Then I use the q-tip to get the poo off. You may need to keep soaking if it is really dryed on. After you get the poo off...