Coral

 

Coral in her favorite bush.

She was always an independent chicken, but we loved her just the same.

She would always outrun and outsmart us when we tried to get her back in the coop without grubs.

She was an avid sun-bather.

She was kind to her flock mates.

. . .

As you know, she had a limp. This quickly escalated until she was unable to walk.

On top of this, she already had to be treated for other issues.

Soon she spent all her time asleep.

She died the night before July 16.

Goodbye, Coral.

Coral and her friends.

Questions

 

Hello!

Summer break has been great so far. The foster babies are doing fine and are currently learning how to roost (Two weeks late for starting that. . .).

However, Coral has been having many issues lately.

A couple weeks previously we noticed that Coral had lost feathers on her bottom and that the few feathers that were there were encrusted with chicken droppings. We started by bathing her (not much fun), but then we used a cream instead, (occasionally bathing her). We've been feeding her yogurt as well.

But that isn't the problem I have questions about.

. . .

7/14/2024

The regular daily chicken outing started as usual (but with a special treat    tomato). After their treat, they wander around the yard. Then, I notice that Coral is limping.

She is rather puffed as well, and when I pick her up, she didn't run, or squirm, which she always does.

Pictures of the previously mentioned Coral.

Her right foot (bad foot),

and her good foot (left foot)

. . .

Question #2

Cinnamon.

She is developing this big, pink comb and wattles, and thick legs, too.

Lucy legs

Cinnamon legs.

Investigating my toes.

Cinnamon's first shed feather I've found so far!

. . .

To conclude this post, a Pearl picture.