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How do I make her bigger?
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Meet Iris, the spunky scissor beak rescue who’s captured our hearts! At seven months old, she tips the scales at just 2 pounds, a weight that’s got her on the veterinarian's radar as severely underweight. After a tough month battling a beak issue that nearly took her life, Iris is now able to eat again—thank goodness! But there's a twist: she’s not a fan of the supplements (torpedoes) meant to help her gain weight. While it’s possible she may never lay eggs due to her size, your priority is keeping her healthy and happy. So, what can be done to help her thrive? Let’s explore some egg-citing options to ensure this little lady continues to strut her stuff!
| | This is Iris my scissor beak rescue from last chicken season. She should be at least seven months old at this point and she weighs 2 pounds exactly on the dot. Online and according to my vet, she is severely underweight only a month ago was she dying due to her beak getting bad but I took her to the vet and had it adjusted and she’s been able to eat since then although I don’t know if I should continue supplementing with torpedoes (she hates it). I understand that she may never lay eggs due to being so small but I wanna make sure she stays healthy. Is there anything I can do? She’s a very spunky lady. [link] [comments] |
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