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  1. FarmGirl4MS

    3 wk old Barnevelder broken leg / attacked by dog

    I saw somewhere that a lady used a candle holder to hold a small cup of water at chest level for her chick. Another one for feed. Water should always be available. Do you have a rabbit water bottle? That would work too. Maybe put a dish under it so if it drips it doesn't soak everything?
  2. FarmGirl4MS

    3 wk old Barnevelder broken leg / attacked by dog

    My dog story...I had a Rottweiller and a Border Collie that I trained to leave the chickens alone after the Rottie decided to 'help' one of the little squawkers and killed it. I gave him a ration of 's**t' like no other. I wouldn't talk to him for the whole day. After that, I did the things I...
  3. FarmGirl4MS

    3 wk old Barnevelder broken leg / attacked by dog

    ACV has been given to chickens for many years since it has numerous health benefits and supports the immune system. It is particularly good at times of stress which can cause chickens to pick up disease when the immune system is low. Feed chopped up raw garlic for worms and health benefits.
  4. FarmGirl4MS

    3 wk old Barnevelder broken leg / attacked by dog

    You can put Triple antibiotic ointment (WITHOUT PAIN) on the wound for a few days. Avoid antibiotics unless there is an infection setting up. The sling is a great idea and since the chick is young and growing fast, you may not have to leave her in there for very long. They heal fast. Probably...
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