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[yodercountrygirl]

Here is my two little peanuts that are different or have problems...

she has a bum leg... I don't think it hurts her, she is also raspy, any suggestions
What is this chick, suppose to be a buckeye but does not have feathering like my others.

sorry about being blurry.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Thank you

What kind of veggies are you planting? I have...

mortgage lifter tomatoes
cherokee purple tomatoes
beefsteak tomatoes
habenero peppers
jalapenos
hot wax peppers
watermelon
cantalope
and some sunflowers

I also have maximilion sunflowers which s a bush that has sunflower shaped flowers.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

yodercountrygirl ,

some people have used a bandaid to hold the legs toghether. I tried it but it dont work for me. you can find more info in the emergency section.

 

[patyrdz]

Yep yoder hobble those legs! The other is a frizzle! Looks like it is going to be a cute one too!!!

 

[HennysMom]

Morning all... hope you all have a WONDERFUL day today!

 

[yodercountrygirl]

Hey thanks for the info, I am not getting any responses over in emergencies section. But I am a nubie at chickens and how exactly do you hobble the legs.

I am also planning to plant the rest of my garden today too!!

 

[Punk-Rock_Chicken]

Morning all...Woke up feeling better, until I looked outside and saw that it is STILL raining!!

Looked at the extended forecast and it shows rain all the way through MONDAY! We needed rain, but this is rediculous! I'm jeolous(sp) of everyone waking up to beautiful days! Poor chickens havent had dry ground to walk on in 4 days!

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

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I use pipe cleaners, because they have that soft fluffy coating, but are strong and "shapeable".

1. Cut a pipe cleaner in half.

2. Bend it into the shape of a staple - before stapling. |_| The middle section should be about the length of the distance between the keet's legs. Don't get it too long or too short. You should be able to "eye-ball" it - no need for micrometer measurements, here. It is not a precise science.

3. Gently hold the keet upside down and position the pipe cleaner above one "knee" and fold down one side of the "staple". Be careful not to squeeze the keet or the folded pipe cleaner. It should be secure, but not tight.

4. Here comes the tricky part, since the keet will be squirming and uncooperative. Position the other side of your staple above the "knee" of the other leg, and fold it into place. Again, be careful not to squeeze it too tight, but make sure it will stay in place.

source: http://www.thecozynest.com/pictures.htm



Morning PRC

 

[Punk-Rock_Chicken]

They didn't even want to come out of the coop for crickets!

 

[patyrdz]

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Yep, you know it's bad if they won't come out for crickets!!

Yoder, steve said it all! The chick is not going to want to stand and move, so you are going to have to work with it to teach it how to walk without falling over! This can be dangerous if it falls in its water. Just keep setting it on its feet and it will learn. when you leave it in the brooder, watch him closely because he will be laying down all the time and get trampled.Until you teach him to get around. You are now ready for chicky physical therapy!!!

Good luck!