Hi everyone, I'm still new at this web site so bare with me until I can figure out how to reply to each question, The left side of her face swollen, no blood and eye swollen shut.
I agree with every thing you said. I am not planning on making money at this, just a small hobby. So a learning step for me. You got it right about her not "wanting" him. Many of times he tried and she always got away. She is a half pint compared to the other hens & him, and I can totally see...
So little Chicken is eating & drinking. Kept rooster away. She still has a hard time walking and her poor little face is still swollen pretty bad. I think she'll do fine and caulk this one up to lessons in raising chickens!
Thanks Susie. I just put her in a cat carrier in the coop to keep her safe for the night. I should of just kept the rooster out but, felt bad and for safety reasons. I am re-homing him tomorrow. I'll follow up with this post tomorrow. Hope she makes it through the night.
Hello, I just went in to check on water and feed for the night and noticed my small bantam hen limping with the left side of her face swollen. I checked her over and she doesn't appear to have broken her leg, seems more in her hip area. Feathers missing in her neck area. As I observed every one...
Hello, I've been following your posts faithfully. With your help & replies I helped a chick out of its shell. Membrane was dry and chick was way to big. Started piping last night and was able to poke a hole where I could see the beak. Same hole thins afternoon, so I took all your advice and...