First, an update on Cinnamon, for those of you wondering what happened to my hen with a bum leg/knee ( I wrapped it with sports wrap and she's able to put some weight on it, but still mostly hops on the good leg): I had her isolated in a crate in the garage for 2 - 3 weeks, where she could...
I recently read an article in a magazine that said avocado is bad for chickens. I feed my chickens avocado from time to time and they love it! So does my dog, who buries them all over the yard (and now we're growing them in some pretty funny places!)
My 5 year old hen, Cinnamon, injured her knee joint 17 days ago and after wrapping it with stretchy sports bandaging she still can't put weight on it. She can get around, though, even managed to hop up her ramp when it was time to go inside the other day. My question for anyone who has had...
Help! My hens are in rapid decline, less than a week ago I noticed some swelling around their eyes, with a foamy discharge,so I went to my local feed store (no bird vet on the Big Island) and they suggested a spray for pinkeye. It's not working! I have them islolated, but they're not getting...
Help! My 2 1/2 year old Rhode ISland Red hen has runny poop and acts sedated and has a droopy comb. I will isolate her and clean her up, and I've given her electrolites in her drinking water. Should I avoid using a galvanized metal waterer for my flock? I've had it for over 2 years now, and...