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One more question for you all. She is looking better every time I go to visit her. I can't help but free bad for keeping her in our basement. Would it be better to set up her nurse pen in the (covered) run of the coop? I was thinking maybe I'd do this and then either bring her in the basement at...

Hi all, Thanks so much for all of the advice. Eleanor (I didn't mention her name the first time around) is feeling much perkier. She is still resting comfortably in a pen in our basement. She's eaten feed, drank water, and noshed on some mealworms and cilantro. I realize the issue with using...

I know, I know. Everything I read said to make sure the wound was clean. She seemed uncomfortable for about 3 seconds, and then I put on the ointment. This morning, she seems pretty chipper and is having some mealworms for breakfast. Oatmeal is a great idea too! As for antibiotics, do I need a...

Hi all, My (very small) dog attacked one of my hens today. I didn't realize how bad it was. She was moping around the yard for a few hours before I picked her up and saw the damage. Miraculously, she is totally aware and has no other "symptoms" and no blood. It looks to me that the skin is...

Hi! I'm a current college student majoring in Agricultural Communications. After graduation, I want to build a bit of a "side hustle" with poultry. In the past, I've had a small backyard flock of laying hens that I really enjoyed. I've also raised broilers on a smallish scale and enjoyed that as...