This is great! We really do focus on the bully.
I try to give my victims more attention & treats, but sometimes I think it backfires on me when the bully gets even more jealous & goes after the victim more.
I never thought of sending the victim off for a week at the spa. I’ll definitely try it!
I just took one of my girls to the Avian Medical Center in Lake Oswego & had a good experience there.
They were able to get me in at the last minute & were on time with my appt. Dr Lintner gave me some antibiotics to add to their water & took the time to answer my questions.
Glad I found her...
I was gonna ask how it was. Didn't make it down because of last min vet appt for the furry child (dog).
The one you picked up is *mighty* cute! And it looks like she's already bonded with your DD. :love Sweet.
What was it that disappointed you?
That's awesome!
What tricks does she do? I'm clicker training one of mine to run after a ball & differentiate colors. Post pix or videos please!
As for lifespan, I've read that chickens can live up to 10 years or more.
I wonder too if my girls will live longer since I give them lots of...
Glad to hear she's feeling better!
As @azygous suggests, an epsom salt bath is really healing. My girls sometimes nod off to sleep while they're soaking & also love the blowdry afterwards.
When my girl faced the back wall & closed her eyes & sighed, she was in pain. She ended up laying several soft shell eggs.
But you say Bluesy is laying normally.
I would get her food & water so whatever it is, she can keep her strength up to fight it. Will she eat if you offer her food or...
I just met a couple who have 50. And they're brooding another 15 for a friend who wants started pullets.
If you have more than that, you're in trouble. Less than that & it's normal chicken math!
Welcome @aligarysmom ! :frow
What part of Oregon are you from & what's your flock like?
Not to be a total enabler, but....
https://www.oregonpoultryswapinc.com/spring :highfive:
Check it out. It's my first time going :yesss:
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Her whole foot & leg look swollen.
I'm not sure what medicine you can use for that.
But it might help to put her in a sling. That will support her so she doesn't have to put pressure on the foot while it heals.
You also put food & water right in front of her so she has 24/7 access to...
Yes you can grow salsify like carrots.
I heard it tastes like oysters, but I don't know from experience since the smell of oysters always made me nauseous.
Let me know how it tastes. Now that O can stomach oysters, maybe I will try it.
Oh poor girl! I'm so sorry!
It really is so hard because we get so attached to them. I can't believe I've had my girls for less than a year because I can't imagine how I lived without them.
Sounds like you really loved your BO & she looked like such a sweetie in the video. At least now she's...
I'm so sorry about your chicken!
It sounds like damage to her lung.
Calling some more experienced folks to chime in. @azygous @rebrascora @casportpony
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Hope that helps