WirrelSimpson
In the Brooder
- May 20, 2021
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OK, long story short!
Having a very interesting time with 8 young silkie bantams (from chicks) and 2 x bee hives we certainly have our hands full!
We have one chicken which I believe has been injured while being mated, I think she's a bit too young and wasn't ready for it, of our 8 little silkies, the first one layed an egg today!
Our injured chicken is currently in a box in the house and can't really move one of her legs, which were hoping should get better.. But she can't really use it at all, first question does anyone have any advice with similar problems / leg or hip injuries, she seems to dislike being touched high up on the leg where it joins her pelvis / hip and generally won't use her leg or bend it,
From what I've read, she may have to be inside with us for 2-3 weeks in the best case... Which has me thinking...
Has anybody ever hatched the first egg one of their chickens produced (as they are generally smaller) and can we put the egg under the chicken which cannot walk successfully (assuming we help turn the egg)??? I'm interested in all thoughts / advice / help, thanks!
Having a very interesting time with 8 young silkie bantams (from chicks) and 2 x bee hives we certainly have our hands full!
We have one chicken which I believe has been injured while being mated, I think she's a bit too young and wasn't ready for it, of our 8 little silkies, the first one layed an egg today!
Our injured chicken is currently in a box in the house and can't really move one of her legs, which were hoping should get better.. But she can't really use it at all, first question does anyone have any advice with similar problems / leg or hip injuries, she seems to dislike being touched high up on the leg where it joins her pelvis / hip and generally won't use her leg or bend it,
From what I've read, she may have to be inside with us for 2-3 weeks in the best case... Which has me thinking...
Has anybody ever hatched the first egg one of their chickens produced (as they are generally smaller) and can we put the egg under the chicken which cannot walk successfully (assuming we help turn the egg)??? I'm interested in all thoughts / advice / help, thanks!