He seems to be doing ok as is. She'll just have to watch him once he's outside and with the others to make sure he doesn't develop sores which could become infected. We'll just play it as we go along, I guess.
Just an update on Frosty the frostbitten roo: He lost his foot back to the ankle on his right leg and all the toes on his left foot. The swelling in his legs has gone down and he stumping around pretty well without the missing parts. He's strong and healthy. I'm keeping him separate from the...
Thanks, that helps. There's been no change. Mostly, I've been just keeping him clean and dry and giving him extra "treats" (which usually consist of whatever I'm having for dinner, lol). His interest in food hasn't diminished. He does TRY to walk but with his toes all stiff like they are...
I'm going to check other threads as well but if anyone could post some tips on how to help this guy heal - as best he can, at any rate - I would really appreciate it as I'm the primary care giver at this time. What can I do to alleviate the swelling and any discomfort? Are there any dietary...
This was something he had when we moved them indoors, so frostbite is possible. Just wanted to clarify, whatever it is, it occurred while they were still in their outdoor enclosure.
I'm in NH and dealing with the same weather you are, LadyCluck, but it's the freezing temps we had a couple weeks ago - combined with hectic work schedules - that has really taken a toll. Oh, and inexperience. This is the first year I've had chickens and my daughter and son-in-law also got...
I haven't lost any but, thanks to a plethora of feral cats in the neighborhood, I built my cage with predators in mind. My girls aren't allowed to free-range because there's too much of a chance they'd hop the fence, land in a neighbor's yard and get killed by a cat or dog before I could get to...
Hi, I'm Nitehawke and I've been spying on you, lol.
Actually, I tried to join a few weeks ago but for some reason the Capcha wasn't working and I've finally gotten around to trying again. I've been using your site for months as I worked up to finally getting a few chickens, something I've been...