Ooof!
Yes, definitely use your gloves for the neosporin, etc.
When I read this, I thought - o.k. Colloidal Silver. I do not know much at all about alternative treatments/methods, but do know that some use it. I also knew @Hen Pen Jem and Coach723 both have written about its use. Looking at...
Oh, I understand that. It's the same here.
I agree, clean as needed. It may be a good idea to coat the exposed bone with triple antibiotic ointment.
Do you have any antibiotics on hand?
Looks like she's doing great with the chicks!
As far as I know, if they are clean legged now, they shouldn't develop feathers on the legs later on.
Feather legged breeds hatch with fluff already on the legs...
Grabbed this Photo of Assorted Feather Legged Bantams from Meyer.
LOL
Nice! I didn't know TSC got chicks from MM, here they come from Hoover's, but those are usually fine too.
It will be a nice surprise to find out what they are. Bantams I think usually come as assorted and straight run to the stores.
To me, clean legged chipmunk chicks would be some...
Gauze pads will work. Cotton balls, paper towel, cloth...whatever you have really.
What I usually do is put something like a couple of cotton balls, piece of gauze, etc. in a small plastic container (or ziplock bag). Pour a little Chlorhexidine (or treatment of choice) over them to somewhat...
Yes, very good idea, to hold on the lap and examine if possible. I stand mine on a table to save my back, if necessary, swaddle in a cloth or towel so the wings are captured, then lay them on their side, then open the towel to see what needs to be done.
Ya'll are right, hanging them upside...
Is she being mated a lot? Not saying mating is what has caused this, but if the shoulder is tender and she's being mated a lot, the pressure of mount/dismount may be exacerbating the injury and slowing the healing process.
I'd investigate the lump a bit more for any abrasions or bruising...
Hard to tell with the light, I think it is fertile.
Do you have photos of Tamar?
Does she indicate any pain/discomfort if you open the wing gently and then fold it back into position?
It can be hard to know whether wrapping is the way to go or not.
This manual may be helpful to you...
Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. I'm glad you made it home safely and all seems to be going very well.
Cute statues, looking forward to seeing how you paint them.
You've been busy!
The coop arrangement looks good and your garden is doing really well!
I'm somewhat behind...I guess - maybe not. In the past I really have not planted a lot until the first of June, so I may be on track 🤣 . I have started tomatoes that need to desperately go out, so...