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  1. Diveks

    Older pullet caring for a younger one!

    Has anyone had older pullet caring for a younger one? I have this brahma that had a broken leg she went through several surgeries so i had to separate her from the flock members. I didn’t want her to feel lonely so i had put her in with two silkie pullets (1-2 month younger). Sadly one of them...
  2. Keeperoflock

    Giving Up... Need Advice

    I have 17 chicks (16 hens, 1 rooster) that are 4 months, 2 weeks old. While taking care of them last week I fell and broke ribs and really injured myself. Hubby has been helping but last Saturday, he injured his back. We've talked together and made a difficult decision. Given our health and...
  3. Caring For A Permanently Handicapped Bird

    Caring For A Permanently Handicapped Bird

    I am an experienced caretaker of both temporarily injured chickens and ducks, but that road COMPLETELY derailed 6 months ago when I hatched an Ayam Cemani chick who had a hip/leg malformation. She couldn't walk or move when I found her. Her broodmates were beating her up and I pulled her out. I...
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