I noticed my 18-week pullet standing fluffed up in the corner about 30 minutes ago in the typical "sick chicken" stance and shaking a little with her breaths. I brought her inside for a good once over -- no crop abnormalities, nothing around her vent, no signs of foot issues or visible wounds...
Hey everyone. As you all know, I am a wildlife rescuer. However, here in our area we don’t get ducklings often. We were called to pick up this little one who needs help desperately. Does anyone know what this is? All help is appreciated.
Hen was missing yesterday afternoon but came home to roost last night. Now I realize she was probably missing because she couldn't see her flock...
Found her this AM with eyes closed/swollen. I figured she was stung or something. Washed her head with hydrogen peroxide then with betadine to...
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On Sunday (21/02) afternoon, when I came home, I found a newly hatched chicken stuck in the coop on the edge of a hole the hen had dug (hard to describe the situation in words - hopefully its clear enough). The chick had soil on it, including around its eyes, so I used a cotton swap to...
Hubby brought home six new baby chicks last week--2 Rhode Island Red and 3 Brahmas. Put them in a cage with slightly older baby chicks, by about three weeks. They are under a heat lamp, have regular cleaning of the cage and plenty food and water. Today when I went out there, one of the Brahmas...