Thanks for all the advice Eggcessive.
The xray showed a nice clean break on her pelvis at which point the vet offered to put her down for me. Since she was eating and drinking and continually telling me off I thought I would give her a chance. I've had her from being a 3 week old chick. I may...
Mine didn't make a noise when I picked her up either and I couldn't feel any abnormality. This happened on Christmas Eve so I couldn't get her to a vet until after the holidays. The vet basically checked for a pain response (which was a leg quiver when upright) and packed me off home with some...
OMG! Aren't our chickens a worry!! I'm a complete novice so can't offer any advice but just wanted to wish your chicken all the best. Please keep us posted on her progress? ... Joanne
Hi all.
I just need a little advice from all you chicken guru's out there as this is my first flock which I have raised from chicks so they are very precious to me.
One of my hen's broke her pelvis on Christmas Eve. I'm not sure how but my Rooster can be a little rough so I'm blaming him! I...
No feather loss and up to date with treatment for little nasty critters. She must just be a scabby chick. She's not bothered though but I will keep a close eye on her.
Thank you for your help and advice. x
Firstly, what a fabulous site this is! I have just found you all and I am so very pleased I have. God bless Google.
This is not an emergency as my chicken is having no problems and is eating fine but she has just come up to me for a quick cuddle before bedtime and I noticed her feathers were not...