If it is infected or a cyst, a very warm (read: hot, but don't burn her) moist compress may help to draw out the cyst/infection. I'm not sure how she will like that, so it may be difficult....but it could also help if you are able to get her to allow it.
So true.Oh, contraire, my dear friend - they are well versed in the "way of the chicken"
Patsy was highly motivated by food.Wow - aside from being lovely....even in her golden years, Patsy was quite agile!Looks like she is playing the chicken equivalent of the 'limbo stick' while trying to get every morsel of meal worm!
You may need to drain it. Perhaps it is an infected feather shaft. I think someone mentioned that possibility.
Well done! @RoyalChick you did bring this on yourself.Maybe your first mistake was naming Eli after a stunt pilot!
With Coco, it’s all about negotiation and compromise!
Doesn’t their pus go solid like with bumble foot?
The Brahmas are part of this year's pullets, so the cockerels are all trying to lure them into their personal harem. The girls are pretty laid back too, so haven't figured out how to say no other than screaming. The other boys are getting better at defending the girls, though. I'm hoping at least 1 goes broody and turns in "the Evil Ol' Bat" during that time. The boys will learn to respect the ladies then....I've also noticed the Brahmas aren't as agile/quick as most of the other ladies, putting them at a bit of a disadvantage re: the boys. They have figured out the "go up" to escape, so are making progress there. Currently wait and see game, but they're still developing.Oh, looks like your Brahma girl is getting a lot of attention from the boys. Is she lower in the pecking order? I have to say, they are very pretty!Much prettier than I thought dark Brahmas would be...I have light brahmas (and have always drooled over the buff colored ones...but they are much more expensive than the light!), and had never really considered the dark before.
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