A farmer asked me to help his injured bird. It’s been 10 days since she was found in her nesting box with her leg dangling. Her vent was covered in poop from being in there for a while. After trimming feathers, I found bruising on her upper thigh. She was in pain. Treated her with homeopathics...
I have automatic coop doors. Sometimes my Polish Bantam, Frieda, would roost up on top of the run and miss the closing time. I would have to get on a ladder, scoop her up, give her kisses and tuck her in with everyone else- safe and sound. On this night, however, I got home after dusk. She...
My scissor/cross beak recently discovered she LOVES mashed potatoes! Just some leftover from our dinner- instant with butter and ranch powder.
I’ve tried so many different feeds, mashes, etc and I’m happy to see her eating! She’s smaller than the rest of the flock, so I’d like to continue...
I’m a first time chicken mom. Breast cancer survivor. Vegetarian. Raising chicks his companions. My one month old Polish is developing scissor beak. I’m feeding her mush, making sure she’s eating, putting electrolytes in the water, making sure others don’t pick on her, giving her bowls of water...