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[am_buttercup]

Greetings from South Africa. I'm 18 years and unfortunately not doing any poultry farming or anything, I just like helping animals. I'm still in school and thinking of studying to be a vet or an animal scientist because I keep finding injured animals, this time a chick. I thought I'd join and get help, ideas and learn something. I like reading,gardening, writing and drawing. That's about all.

 

[Callender Girl]

Kudos to you for helping injured animals. As a kid, I was always bringing something home some critter that needed help. My mother -- who was terrified of snakes -- was especially unhappy with the garter snake that looked like it had been hit with a hoe. I kept pouring some kind of antibiotic onto it daily until the hole healed. Mom was happy when I released it!

I can also identify with your hobbies -- sounds a lot like mine.

I saw your post about the injured chick but I think someone else can offer better advice given that you don't have access to a vet or medicine. My only suggestion might be to soak her leg in warm water with Epsom salts to help with the foot swelling. It COULD be that she's stepped on something that has caused a small infection. MAYBE cleaning the foot with hydrogen peroxide would help?

Welcome to BYC; best wishes to you and her.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Hopefully one day you will be a great vet.

 

[Marie2020]

Hello

So you want to become a vet. The more dedicated vets the better. We could do with vets that really care.

You will soon catch on about chicken care in here, you have definitely found the right place

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC Best of luck with your plans.

 

[N F C]

Hi, you might find the Learning Center interesting: learning-center.11

Best wishes with all your plans!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Good luck with your plans for the future, and with your injured chick.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! A lot of good folks here at BYC!