Just an update. So, as you can see Jr is doing good after what he went through yesterday. The only downside is that he's blind in his right eye. I know it's nature, but his daddy who done this will be making some good broth and the meat will make my lab a good dinner. After it's cooked of course.
This guy here is Jr. He was born last winter and has no claws to roost in a because he was kinda wild with his father and others. I finally got him into the coop. But yesterday evening he was able to jump the fence. Today, his father done this to him. I can't afford to take him to the vet but I...
Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. I'm sorry I'm just now seeing them. I haven't been on her much do to taking care of my mom who just passed away in February. So again, thank you all very much for the kind birthday wishes.
He actually roosts in our tree out front of the house. We tried to get him, late at night, but the it's hard because he goes almost to the top of the tree. And the hens roosts under him.
Hey everyone, it's be a while since I've been on here. But I need help. We just got rooster from a neighbor for our 7 hens. He's caged up right now in the coop. I'm going to let him out Saturday. But I'm wondering if I should clip one of his wings or not so he doesn't fly out. I have a couple of...
I hope that's all that's wrong. Going to keep her inside for a few days anyway and keep it clean. Soaking her foot and leg in Epsom salt to help with the soreness if any. Going to keep it wrapped with antibiotic also. Would rather be safe then sorry
We used a pair of dog clippers. It was very hanging on. We have her inside so she wasn't running around in all the mud and poo. So thank you so much for the advice and for responding. It is so greatly appreciated.
We finished taking it off yesterday. As far as giving her anything we haven't. I did put an antibiotic on it it yesterday afterwards. I just noticed it the day before yesterday. We haven't soaked it in Epsom salts but I did put her in the bath tub.
I'm new to raising ducks and there isn't a vet around who cares for them. I've already lost one duck back in April and I don't want to lose another.
So I have a duck ,Cuddles... she/he had a jewclaw that was tore lose. So we finished cutting it off, hopefully it was the right thing to do. But...