Get veal,,, and grind it up yourself. Many kitchen-aid mixers have port to install a meat grinder attachment.
I have a manual one that I use for assorted grinding ventures. Similar to one pictured,, but mine is over 60 years old. Belonged to my mom. Still works and looks very good.
I don't encounter hawks too often, but a year or two ago, There was one parked high up in a tree in the back yard. My chickens were hiding under bushes in same backyard.
I started yelling, and making all kind of noise. No reaction from hawk. Hawk knew it was safe out of reach up high...
It may rip thru, but not likely to happen. A hawk needs to have an escape route available. A hawk is not likely to try and fly out and rip netting overhead. Would have to work upside-down position.
Hawks are smart,, and would prefer easier meal option.
Another thing to consider; Hawks...
I had to search it out. Turns out there isn't a Square inch not covered by a building. Wondering if it will sink from all that weight :idunno
Anyplace along the Ocean, or lake is BEAUTIFUL. ❤️
I did have to look up this title. Did have an idea,, but not details,,,,, so I did find ,,, that I can watch a version on YouTube. It is free to watch for me, so I'm OK with it. My understanding,, is ,,, some of these long versions on YouTube have commercials. That doesn't bother me. I can...
Well,,, on an entertaining subject,, today DW and I watched City Slickers #1.
On DVD of course. And YES,, I have seen it before,, but some time ago. Made in 1991.
Enjoyed it Very much. Have the second one to watch in a few days as time will determine. Yes,, I have seen that one also...
You are doing everything correct. Do your chickens have access to grit?? if you are feeding them things like scratch??
What are the treats you are offering?
Appears your other 16 are fine. So this may be something that is just isolated to the one hen.. and there is not much that can be done...
Post a picture of how you applied the tape.
The leg needs to have the other joints moving accordingly so chick can stand correctly.
Consider gently attaching a rubber band at just above the knee joint to keep the legs together.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and :welcome
Headphones, If I'm correct, are made of plastic exterior case. They are not a porous material to hold much matter on surface. I would suggest you should try some rubbing alcohol on a clean tissue, and wipe clean.
Maybe your sense of smell is super sensitive,,, so you may have to dispose...