Awwww, dang it all! At least she knew she was loved! You all took such great care of her ~ I'm sure her days were better for being your girl! Blessings to you all! Pam
Oh Spish, bless her lil heart and yours too!
Can you stand another suggestion? Do keep her by herself till the feathers are starting to come back in and there's no flesh/scabs to attract anyone's attention. Then don't do like I did with my Scarlett - friends told me to put her on the roost...
Goodness, what good news! Holly is a true trooper! Please give her a hug from a Tn chicken momma, ok?
I like the idea of the clay! Have used it on people/horse wounds but wouldn't have thought of it for a chcikie.
Don't know about question #1, but that is scary. Going to take much care...
Hey ladies - certain plants help grow feathers ... notably plantain. It's an easily recognizable yard "weed". I couldn't get any of mine to eat it during their molt, but have friends whose birds just devour any they can get! Lots of pics at google images. Also, chopped garlic cloves helps...
Wow! What a blessed little hen, and you must be an awesome chicken momma to be willing to do all this for her! Your kiddo's are going to learn lessons in love, patience and caring thru this!
I haven't read all the posts, but I saw where someone recommended a silver ointment and I can...