accidental chicken mom

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grimchkn

grimchkn

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Aug 28, 2014
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hey guys,

i have been lurking a bit as i have recently acquired a fizzle sizzle chicken [see avatar] i think
it was brought to me recently by a local breeder of them with the threat of 'take it or i will cull it.'

so here i am :)

i rescue all kinds of animals for many years but never a chicken..

it is my hope to permanently rehome/fix it as i am an apartment dweller with
rats and cats..but it is soooo sweet..it coos..and cuddles..all day if you let it.
i currently have it residing in a portable crib..it needs a better habitat than i can provide.

i have been reading some of the posts here in searching for a solution and will try
to post for advice in the appropriate place.

so happy i found this place.. the info has been priceless..
thanks so much

-grim
 
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We're glad to have you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Good luck with your chicken! If you keep it, be sure to get another one or two- chickens like company.
 
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Shan30 said:
Welcome to BYC from Vancouver Island!
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Curious as to why the breeder want rid of it so badly...does he/she have some issues?
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yes..it's legs splay out and it doesnt seem to have much balance..also one of the feet doesnt seem to
fully extend when it tries to walk.. the webs between two of the toes on the same foot seem as though it is a bit malformed.

breeder told me that it couldn't roust, was getting defecated on by the others. it was pretty filthy when i got it..
i did give it a bath is some organic baby wash. breeder told me to use dawn..i know **** is great for oiled birds
but i didnt want to use anything with a strong chemical on it.. and i brushed the feathers out with a toothbrush after i blow dried it.

the reason i guess she brought it to me is that she has 90+ of them and it is some breed i was told they are trying
to officiate somehow and didn't want irresponsible people breeding it..

i have almost no history on it save that it is ~ 5 weeks old...and i got a ziploc bag of some brown granular stuff.
and she tried a sandal i guess..didnt say for how long though.

i have hobbled it as per some of the postings and got some polyvisol without iron and followed a wet diet found in another topic here.

it is the sweetest thing..and so cute.. you just smile when you look at it :D

thanks for the warm welcome :)

posted the problem here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/920813/splayed-legs-on-5-week-old-chicken#post_14016890
 
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Silkies are very endearing and she is lucky you took her in. You might try posting on the "Silkie thread." Silkies are very prone to brain damage because their skulls are not always completely covered over. A peck to the head or bump etc., can bring about a myriad of symptoms. I do hope she recovers
 

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