I have a buff orpington chick doing the same thing. Standing on one leg an sort of limping. She seems a bit better today thank God because she was also acting sleepy. Shes.more alert today but still pulls that leg up. I had a roo who did this all his life but didn't limp when he walked. It's...
Mice and Rats will chew baby chicks feet off. They can't yet defend themselves. I have or had rat trouble in my coop before. We finally got rid of them. They burrowed under my coop and chewed through the flooring. Just be aware it can happen when they are small and can't defend themselves...
I had a bird with a cross beak. I had to continue to file her beak every few months to ensure she could eat. Is she eating and drinking alright? That is the main thing you will need to continue to monitor through her life. They can do well with these types of things as l9ng as eating and...
Your welcome! Do get more sturdy zip ties when your putting the netting on. I love it! The door is nice and the lock is nice. I got a large one that came in two shipments. Not at all disappointed. Maybe I can shoot a pic tomorrow so you can see how I backed it up to my hen house. It comes with...
Same coop at round up for 400. Which I thought was crazy!!! I had got burned when I first started with chickens by purchasing coops online. When they arrived I was so disappointed. My husband finally built a nice coop. I redid my run this year and did get a nice deal for the big one on...
Is there a chance the others have pecked her? I had a beautiful little wayndotte who was pecked in the head over night and she ended up with awful neurological issues. I had to put her down sadly ( my husband did) because she was suffering so. She couldn't walk, couldn't eat and her neck was...
Yes I ordered from Meyer in Ohio got them the next day even so the delivery said the 17!!! I almost had a heart attack when I saw that!! If it's like Ohio to California they fly them. I had 15 so I didn't have heat. I lost one in the first few hours sadly but the rest seem very Well so far. I...
Sooo cute! Mine are only a few days old so it's anyone's guess at this point what they will grow into as soon as the frizzle shows ( or dosent) I will post pics
Yes and like was said it is to help prevent a truly HORRIBLE disease called cocci as was said. It's your choice to feed medicated or non medicated. I see it as a prevention feed. I also bring soil in small amounts to help them adjust to the bacteria load naturally. All soil has cocci in it as I...
As long as she's not wheezing and there is no discharge from her nose or mouth and she's otherwise acting normally i would think she should be ok. Keep a close eye on her for any changes
Hi I'm no expert but if she were mine I would immediately try to splint the toe. They are tiny but a piece of pipe cleaner will help and small piece of surgical tape or the rubber tape used on horses legs. A real tiny amount under the splint. After a few days check how she's doing. Sometimes...
Is there any particular reason your with holding a heat source. To feather out faster? Worried about fire Hazard ect.? I have never done a cold brooder but seen pics of people off grid use large soda bottles filled with hot water changed when needed but that's not exactly cold brooding. I'm...