We have a broody hen (Penelope), a molting hen (Petunia) and now Mildred has a hurt foot! DH and I soaked her foot in warm water and epson salt for about 30 minutes, then we pulled this hard scab off and this huge "plug" of puss came out...gross! We cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide, then applied neosporin and dressed it with gauze. We have to redress it everyday until it heals. She is staying in a cage on the patio for now, but is running around in the backyard with DH as I write this post. What is next?!
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Good Lord!! Maybe you need to get health insurance for your hens?? I am anxiously awaiting my knitting supplies! Can't wait to finish my hat.
Unfortunately, there isn't any Vets around here that know anything about chickens...We have to google it! You must be ready to do your decreases on your hat? Let me know when you get your DPN's.
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