Welcome. Disabled birds are a gift from God. Thank you for accepting that gift. Indigo may need to stay as she is, but with frequent changes of bedding to make sure she is not "stinky". Putting her outside with the flock is not an option in my opinion, if she cannot get herself out of the elements to be warmer or colder. There are many of us here with "in house" disabled chickens that can help you.Hi! I’ve been raising chickens for about 8 years, and have read some forums when looking for advice, but finally joined. I have 11 chickens currently. I have 10 that are a pretty happy flock, and one that is disabled, and in a small coop in the larger coop because every time I try and take the next step to integrating her, the flock pecks her. She was part of a smaller flock that got sick when we
We’re away for a few days, and we came home to see we lost 3 and she was not doing well. I nursed her back and she’s doing well except for the fact that she stands and walks…very differently than I’ve ever seen a chicken stand or walk. I’ve done all my usual steps to Introduce her to the flock, but I think bc of her difference, they won’t ever accept her. I’m a bit worried about her being alone, especially as the colder months approach. She did live I. Our basement as we nursed her back to health, however I don’t see that as a permanent solution, as…she stinky.
Anyway, I’m here to hopefully gain some insight on how to best take care of her. She seems pretty happy, eats and drinks and can get around well enough. Her name is Indigo (she’s a blue Egger).
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