This is her poop. Unfortunately since her legs aren't working, she's been defecating where she is laying. Essentially this is the fecal matter removed from her feathers next to what appears to be liquid. In my mind, the puppy patch she is laying on is super absorbent and could be potentially...
In the photo she has blood on her comb. When I returned home she was being bullied by the other birds.
She has relaxed her left foot, but will not stand. Very unbalanced. She has strange head movements and uses her neck/head like a cane if she tips over will sitting. Very bizarre.
Hey Slordaz!
No eggs have been laid since I've had her.
I do not have a local vet that I am aware of.
The birds were listed on Craigslist for free and were in terrible condition. I felt that they deserved a loving home as opposed to being eaten.
Thanks for responding!
Thanks for your response!
She has not laid an egg to my knowledge, since I've had her. I was told she is no longer laying from the gentleman we got her from.
I do not provide oyster shells for calcium, but all eggs get fed back to our birds.
Currently feeding: Nutrena Nature Wise Hearty Hen
Good Morning Flock!
Backstory:
My wife and I rescued 8 hens from a local farmer. All of the birds have been caged indoors for their whole lives and are now outdoors. I live in Pennsylvania and the weather is beginning to get colder. The bird in question was very vocal from day one but also...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
No, I got my first chickens back in 2005.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
10 chickens.
(3) What breeds do you have?
1 Golden Laced Wyandotte and 9 rescued Red Sexlinks.
(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising...