What got you to start doing it in the first place? It sounds like he doesn't like them, which most likely is due to them being too sugary or unhealthy for him. He might only be eating it after it has touched him because it's got his "scent" on it.
Some chickens are very good at telling what is...
So, I left a review, but it looks like I'm the only one who has left one? When I clicked on it to find the other reviews, it said there was none. This was on Google Play.
You might need to go up to a half teaspoon twice a day. You'll have to do this for a week (and probably not longer). Though you're not thinking her crop is impacted, you should also be giving her some coconut oil once a day with one of her doses. You can melt the coconut oil in your hand and...
Have you read this featured article yet: The Easy Way to Raise Mealworms.
I haven't raised mealworms yet, but that article at least made it sound easy and makes me want to try raising them someday. I think the biggest things with them is you want to keep them someplace where rats can't get to...
Interesting article with some pointers on how to keep Starlings out of your chicken coop. I've never had an issue with them before, so I learned more than just how to keep them out.
So sorry for your loss. :hugs :hugs
I must say, even though she didn't make it, I don't think you should let this be in vain. There's probably nobody on here that would have done what you did and any of us would have immediately culled her.
I went to bed thinking about this last night and...
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Oh, wow! I do know molts can last up to six months, but in those pictures, she looks like she's molting harder than that. Maybe her body was going into it slow, or was trying to, but wasn't quite ready?
(Oh, I didn't realize this when I first responded to your post, but when I did, I tried...
That second picture of just her face is priceless! 😂 She almost doesn't seem to mind her molt that much by looking at these pictures. Is she?
Quick question: What is her breed? Rule #1 ⬇️
The title alone seemed graphic, but curiosity got the best of me. This sounds so horrible. The best advice here is definitely to put the chick down, but then again, if she's still going, then I'm curious of what will happen. If you are willing to let her go on, then I suggest keeping her in a...