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Has anyone successfully amputated a chicken from hip on? We had one attacked last night and it leaves me wondering if we should go ahead and amputate or kull. She was standing on her good leg and hopping around. I suspect some of that was endorphins. Any advice?

We woke up around 3am to find something after our hens. We found one with all the muscles scraped off her upper leg. I've seen a one legged chicken and a one legged duck before. Should we amputate the total leg or kill it?

Hi everyone, I have been giving my girls some warm oatmeal with cayenne powder and yogurt for the last few mornings since we have had ice and snow. It got me to wondering if anyone fed theirs grits? I have been given a couple boxes of instant grits and was wondering if I should try them out for...

Ok, crazy question...what is the best way to get rid of the blood after you kull a chicken? I have watched videos and read posts but no one has any postings.

Hi, I found one of my silkies leaning against the hen house this evening. I had already found another chicken that is refusing to put weight on one of her legs. Her head isn't turned like this one. Is this one wry neck?

Hi, I have been getting large brown eggs from my girls. I went to collect and found this tiny one I took a picture with a fork for reference to size. I live in Tennessee. Being in the south, we don't get really cold. The last few days it dropped to almost freezing. Could this be the reason why...

I have an 18 week old hen that was found in the coop with gashes in her neck behind her ear and wing damage. I've put bag balm on both. Is there anything else I can do? It's been 3 days and she isn't eating much and doesn't want to walk. Is there anything else I can do to help her heal? Sally...

Hello all, we are a couple who recently moved to a larger area with 5 acres. We are looking to become more self-sufficient and plan on getting chicks soon. We are also planning on gardening and growing from there. We welcome any suggestions. Thanks for adding us!!