How Do You Care For A Pet Chicken?
Who didn’t like the pretty, colorful chickens given around during Easter time when they were growing up? Chickens actually make very good pets year round. They are very smart, loving and clean animals, and the trend to keep them as pets seems to be growing. Here we will explain how to take care of your pet chicken. Once you take your chicken home, make sure it’s not thirsty. Offer some water in one of the tiny, shallow cups. If it has difficulty swallowing it, it’s very possible they gave your chicken out before his mom could teach it how to eat. This will demand extra care from you. If your chicken doesn’t know how to swallow, take the cotton ball and soak it in some fresh water. Take the chicken with your left hand and and very gently push his head back while you put the cotton ball soaked in water by his beak. Make sure the water does not fall in it’s nostrils. Do this at least twice a day. He will learn soon. It’s important to be very gentle and encouraging. Now it’s time to make h