My broody chicken is hatching eggs RIGHT NOW in a 5 gallon Paul, half full of food, in the upright position. I guess I didn't think this through soon enough- how will the chicks get out? Should I take them out? When should I take them out? If I take them out, she won't be there to protect them...
Our male duck was "overgroomed" a bit by our Lab last summer and ended up with some pretty nasty cuts to the chest and a sore leg. I managed to nurse him back to health with frequent washing, extra food and some tea tree oil. He recovered completely, except for a bit of a limp. Over the winter...