I rescued a hen beginning of August with a horrific, moldy, gangrenous wound...*Graphic photos! and

[PrincessChicky]

You have done an amazing job with that bird. I'm sure most people's first instinct would have been to cull her. I hope you choose a good name for her to show her spirit and her amazing grit to recover!

 

[kwinnypoo]

PEEK A BOO!!!! (haha, this picture is TOTALLY HER)

 

[kwinnypoo]

Her name is Chickie

It started as a series of sounds "Chickie chickie chickie chickie" and sometimes I would call her Chiclet... Now it's just Chickie.... Or as my DD pronounces it "Kickie"

 

[taizen living]

You have an amazing ability! I was wondering how the other hens took to their new coop buddy? The 'chickie' have her own issues with it?

 

[kwinnypoo]

Actually, they took to her well, she rules the yard, the coop, the food, the water, the porch, the everything though!

 

[kwinnypoo]

Chickie has actually entered in a contest, and it would be great if everyone could show their support by voting for her!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.p...515.1073741827.200285046666447&type=1&theater

Click on the link and click like on the photo!

 

[Michael Apple]

I just came across this thread. Great job nursing that hen back to health. When it comes to external wounds, chickens are tough animals.

 

[kwinnypoo]

She is one tough bird, that's for sure!

 

[realsis]

awsome story! you are a special person with a special hen! thank you for the inspiration you have given me!

 

[squirt99]

You are an amazing, kind soul and that chicken has done the hard yards. What it must feel like to know you saved her life.