Hi again!
I have my hurt chicken inside a dog crate inside the coop with food an water. She is still favoring the leg. We tried to let her out of the cage but her eye lid is sliced and the other chickens peck at it.
Any more advice? Thank you!
Hannah
Thank you so much for the advice. What should be done with her at night if I leave her in the run during the day? Would it be okay for her to go to the coop or stay in the crate?
Hi guys,
Last night we made a huge mistake and forgot to shut the coop. A raccoon got in ( I suspect it was a raccoon because he left a handprint on the wall) and killed three of my chickens. One of the living chickens is now limping and laying down much of the time. Her eyelid is also injured...
They are only 4 days apart. I did think that was what was going on so thank you for clarifying! She was in the brooder alone for 4 days and suddenly the new ones came in and started eating her food. I think you are right.
Thanks!
Hannah
I incubated eggs and out of all of them only one hatched. I decided to order 5 other chicks in order to keep her company. The 5 new chicks (Buff Orpingtons) and the chick I hatched (not sure what breed) were born 4 days apart.
The oldest chick (Pip-the chick I hatched) does not seem to be...