Recent content by lealea44

It’s Oct 29, 2017. I know this is an old post but I thought I would mention that I just noticed this in three of my five buff Orphington’s today. There is a cold front coming in and none of them have layed an egg since August 1 when their sixth Chicken “friend and family member” died!!! Maybe...

I had 6 Buff Orpington until August 1. Since the death of the (ranked # 2) chicken, my beloved Flo, there have only been two eggs which came out of the same chicken two days later. Interestingly enough, #4 at the time jumped to # 2 position. Smallest bird in the flock. Apparently size does not...

So Sorry for your loss. I’m in south Alabama and we have so many hawks, especially in spring, that my poor girls have to stay in the run except for the 1 1/2 hours before dark. I hawk-sit with them EVERY day unless it’s storming! The only true protection is a predator proof run. I have read that...

Also, thanks for your condolences.

Thanks for the read. It was wonderful.. I still don't know if I should let the rest of the flock see her dead or just take her away.

Wonderful article.

My Buff O., Flo, is an internal layer. She will be euthanized tomorrow. My question is: should I show the other 5 chickens her dead body before I bury her? I just thought it might help them adjust quicker.

Thanks for the answer. Much appreciated.

2 year old Buff O small for her size. Still drinking water. Crop 1/3 full all day. Ate a few bites this a.m. A little lethargic and tail is definitely down. She still strains every now and again. I've checked 2 " inside but feel nothing. There was some yolk and clear matter yesterday and today...

I've got the same thing with a Buff Orpington but she is the lowest in the pecking order so I am guessing it might be her getting pecked on!

Thank everyone for your answers I appreciate you taking the time

I keep reading about the problems with red mites. I've had my six Buff Orpington's for almost 2 years. I have a rotation where I entirely clean their house out every other week and then the next week I just scoop the poop off the top of the pine shavings. I have been using DE on the entire...

Her back with the flock. She does a good enough job separating herself!!

Nvrmnd I try separating her and it caused stress so I put

I think injury. Just trying to find out from an experienced chicken keeper if social situations are enhanced when an already timid chicken is separated during the day??