Chickens can recover from some nasty wounds. I would give her a chance if it seems she's not suffering and is eating and drinking ok. You will know what the right thing to do is. I hope she pulls through for you.
You can put them in a pillowcase with there head out like shake n bake. I haven't tried this though. I think I would just sprinkle it on around there vents under wings and such but my chickens are tame. Just don't let them breathe in the dust. And sprinkle it in there pen and dusting area.
I only have 3 hens since my coop is very small. So I usually use my pockets and I've been known to carry one back to work with me accidentally when I collect at lunch break. And they've always made it safely back home. But it makes me smile when I discover it.
I hope to have a larger coop in...
She seems to be eating but realised todsy she is hoarse. Repository disease? I heard it friday I think and thought it was odd sound but thought maybe someone was p*ssed cause that what it sounds like or unhappy. Not there usual singing to me sound. I have tetracylamin in there water which is...
What does infection look like? Looked at her ears but coundnt find a hole. note to self: read more on chicken anatomy.
She seemed interested in scraps this morning. But still flipping her head as if trying to get something off. I bought sevin dust. Should I just use it?
Hi, I lurk around here a lot almost everyday. I am new to chicken keeping and learning a lot from this site. I have 4 chickens (2 red production, 2 black sex links) they are 7 months old. They do not free range as there are too many dogs around us. I noticed today Daisy was shaking her...
Congrats to helper106. I can't believe I got the date but not the nest. I got 3 eggs today for the first time. My flock of four was born April 1. I've had at least 1 laying for 2 weeks.
My first egg ever from Claire, a black sexlink. She is top hen of 2 black sexlink, 2 red production. I was so excited I was jumping up and down squealing.