I am so glad to hear of Matilda's progress. Thanks for the updates!
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Interestingly, frostbite is possible not only without water or metal, but also without having super low temps(though the odds definitely increase the colder the air is). My understanding is that proper ventilation, specifically overhead space above the roosting area, is the first step in preventing frostbitten bits. I can't find the longer thread I read about it on initially, but here is a shorter thread that briefly expands on some of these things: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ilation-and-insulation.1426049/#post-23466104To those who insisted their birds never got their feet wet but nevertheless suffered severe frostbite, my guess is contact with frozen metal was a cause.
I actually recently had to file down a beak, haha. Definitely recommend it! The chicken I did it on had a super overgrown upper beak from going broody too long and not wearing it down. It was at the point where she was having to tilt her head sideways 90 degrees to actually get food in her mouth, poor thing.It does seem to me her lower beak has grown longer since her injury, so i may need to figure out how to file the lower beak. Or even better, give her a method to file it herself, same as she did when she was living free outside. Any ideas anyone? The fact that her lower beak seems to be growing, (while her upper beak never grows) Has been on my mind.
Please please be careful with the use of antibiotics!!! Improper use such as not knowing the correct dosages, using for an incorrect length of time, using for a virus, using for a bacteria that the specific antibiotic is not intended for, etc. helps to increase the problems with “super bugs” - bacteria that learn/ change to become resistant to antibiotics, which then makes treating things that much more difficult.I used to raise Bearded Dragons, and being animals, well, every once in a while they'd get into a kerfluffle, or get hurt and someone would get infected etc. Some of them I got were rescues, and I unfortunately got them when they were generally way past poor health and somehow were just still hanging in there. ... to the point. sometimes antibiotics are unavailable, the vet appointment is too far out, many days, or other factors. I used to goto any, even the cheap pet places like the walmart pet department, and you can get tetracycline and other antibiotics in the fish tank department. It comes in capsules and does not require a visit or script to get. Break them open and mix with water. I used to do this when I had to give them subcutaneous shots for infection.
Just an idea for some quick antiB's if you need them and are in a jam.
Aaron
That is so wonderful! I am very happy for you and her both.Matilda is now officially a Therapy Chicken in training!