Cosmonaut~ A heartwarming story

[ButtonquailGirl14]

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Great! you change your profile pic like every day! I didn't reconised who quoted my post on notifications! I don't even read usernames! I just memorize their avvys!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

As for feeding he gets 3 large - medium sized eggs each day, all flock feed, and fresh veggies a few days a week, oh and LOTS of love!!

I agree it was either incubation, neurological, possibly nutrient deficit in the hatching egg.

At this point, the neck will not correct. And I agree you have a huge heart!

I would lay off the eggs or consider it to be a possible cause of early death. They are about 34% protein and 64% fat. Great as a nutritional supplement but maybe not great in excess. Might cause fatty liver or kidney issues. The all flock feed should be pretty good. At least cut back a lot. IMO.

Yes, I couldn't zoom in on the skin to see if it looked concerning or not. I like nutri drench because it has amino acids added in. I would only supplement on occasion. Chances are he may have all he needs now but not able to overcome the original disability is all.

Thank you for sharing! How did he get the name cosmonaut? I like it.

I personally would use a permethrin spray before I would use a powder in a sleeping box or anywhere... I just don't like breathing extra dust particles and sure don't need the chemicals. And I would ONLY do this as needed, indicated by your persistent checking and vigilance... I WON'T treat for what I don't have as pests build resistance. For his stated age and condition... his feathers appear to be in better condition than MANY I see.

 

[drumstick diva]

Wish I knew what would help him

 

[chickens really]

I'm thinking at that age the bones and cartilage are not going to improve due to being that way for a year. Just keep him till he no longer is doing well...

 

[HuffleClaw]

I agree it was either incubation, neurological, possibly nutrient deficit in the hatching egg.

At this point, the neck will not correct. And I agree you have a huge heart!

I would lay off the eggs or consider it to be a possible cause of early death. They are about 34% protein and 64% fat. Great as a nutritional supplement but maybe not great in excess. Might cause fatty liver or kidney issues. The all flock feed should be pretty good. At least cut back a lot. IMO.

Yes, I couldn't zoom in on the skin to see if it looked concerning or not. I like nutri drench because it has amino acids added in. I would only supplement on occasion. Chances are he may have all he needs now but not able to overcome the original disability is all.

Thank you for sharing! How did he get the name cosmonaut? I like it.

I personally would use a permethrin spray before I would use a powder in a sleeping box or anywhere... I just don't like breathing extra dust particles and sure don't need the chemicals. And I would ONLY do this as needed, indicated by your persistent checking and vigilance... I WON'T treat for what I don't have as pests build resistance. For his stated age and condition... his feathers appear to be in better condition than MANY I see.

Thank you! I’ll cut back to maybe 2-3 eggs a week instead of per day since it seems to be the better option!! He got his name from a movie I watched and it was about a disabled dog named Cosmonaut (I can’t think of the movie name for anything atm)

 

[HuffleClaw]

Great! you change your profile pic like every day! I didn't reconised who quoted my post on notifications! I don't even read usernames! I just memorize their avvys!

It’s just one of my bad habits!

 

[HuffleClaw]

Wish I knew what would help him

Thank you!!

 

[HuffleClaw]

You can put powder for mites/flees in the spot where he sleeps , that way he will stay clean from bugs .

Vitamin E capsules added to food or dropper Fed is said to help ..

Is that skin I see ? If he’s being pecked I’d give him his own coop, he is an easy target .

He is beautiful and you have a big To take the extra time with him

Thank you! He never grew many feathers on his neck and he much prefers to be with his best friend, named Cowboy.

 

[AHPFblack star]

It could be a birth defect.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Update on Cosmonaut- He’s doing okay! I am trying to find an easier food pan for him, at the moment it’s a big aluminum pan... Any ideas?