Posts by dweder

I have a crazy hen that has taken on the role of rooster, since my flock is rooster-less.  She started by attacking the rake when I clean out the run, then it moved to her biting me when I touch any of the other hens.  Now it...

For some reason, I cannot get a classified add to post in the correct section so I thought I would at least mention my situation. The submit button is not working!    I have a 25 week old Dominique hen in need...

Very noisey breed.  My loudest hen I have in the flock.

Looks exactly like my hen!  I would guess its a hen.

I've only read that it is a very slow process.  I wish I had the answer, because I have 2 dogs that can not be in the yard with my chickens and it is a real pain in the butt!  My other thought is that it may depend on your...

My apologies for the delayed reply!   She has recovered really well!!!  They performed a "flush" of some kind, similar to what JenellYB mentioned above.  She has been on an antibiotic and a digestive movement liquid,...

I agree they are moody before they start laying. Just haven't had one turn so mean. She breaks the skin when she bites me, stinker. I hope she mellows after she starts laying.

I have a 20 week Dominique pullet. She is not laying yet and has started biting me and challenging me like a rooster would. Anything I can do to fix this? All 7 of my hens have been raised with lots of love and handling. It's not like...

I will post the outcome in the morning.  Sadly, I have to wait until the morning to find out if she made it through the night.   thanks!

  I recently posted a question about help with my 18 week BJG that appeared to have her first egg stuck in the shoot.  She had a huge buldge, that felt like an egg, protruding out of her rear end area.  I ended up...