How to keep a chicken entertained while soaking feet

[Sahraschweiss]

I have a couple of girls with bumblefoot. When I tried soaking their feet in epsom salts they would only cooperate for 10 minutes tops even with food being offered. On a whim, I decided to try if they would watch a video. Winner! A struggle for 10 minutes turned into an easy 30.

Here is Big Girl watching BBC's Private Lives of Chickens.

 

[N F C]

Wow, that's great! That was a brilliant idea

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Wow, that's great! That was a brilliant idea

The girls really get into it when the chickens are on. Big Girl, in the photo, seemed to gasp in surprise when the hawk was shown.

 

[Hei 20]

I have a couple of girls with bumblefoot. When I tried soaking their feet in epsom salts they would only cooperate for 10 minutes tops even with food being offered. On a whim, I decided to try if they would watch a video. Winner! A struggle for 10 minutes turned into an easy 30.

Here is Big Girl watching BBC's Private Lives of Chickens.

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My rooster loves watching videos. LOL

 

[mviera101]

Thank you.....that...just made my day!

 

[TwoCrows]

Wow, wonderful idea! Makes it easier on both of you!

 

[Sally PB]

I love it! What a great idea.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Thats is one the most adorable things i have ever seen I hope the bumblefoot clears up sounds like u doing a fab job

 

[RebelEgger]

So precious <3

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Thats is one the most adorable things i have ever seen I hope the bumblefoot clears up sounds like u doing a fab job

This is my first time with chickens. The run is rocky and on a hill. I really didn't have a better place to locate it. It's either rocks or poor drainage. Because of this, I might have an on going battle with bumblefoot.

Of my flock of 20, two girls are having problems. The first we noticed limping. The second one was on inspection after the first was discovered. The second had black scabs on both feet but no swelling or limping. Both birds now have scab free feet with new skin growing in. Neither bird had corns, so maybe I got it early. Fingers crossed.