you did lots, you noticed her, you protected her, became her flock when her 'sisters' were mean, hand fed her, helped her sleep when she couldn't roost. Pretty nice I'd say. 💞
completely agree, it was minor, but it looks 'open' my eyes are not great, maybe I am wrong, but it looks vulnerable.
I have trouble keeping bandages clean (should I say THEY have a hard time keeping them clean ?), so, yes, wash and put something on it as often as you can. Or convince them to...
that first picture looks to me like more than I would leave untreated.
I think the 'leave untreated' advice should not be confused with 'ignore'
if you see something, note that this hen needs attention, that means at minimum daily exam. You don't have to go full out on a small wound, but you...