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Have you ever tried Stockholm Tar? I Swear by the stuff to solve the problem of the feather pecking. It's not expensive you can get it on eBay. I will warn it is messy foul smelling stuff but it not only stops them from pecking at the feathers but also allows the skin to heal. You apply it with...

My poor little Hetty, only just turned a year old. She became egg bound yesterday and died this morning. I tried to help her with lubrication and warm baths but it didn't help. Also I now know it is very difficult to find veterinary treatment for chickens. I rang many vet, even so called hen...

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It's just a shame because they use to be fine and get on well... I like letting all my animals have free run of the garden. I only put he hens in their run when the weather is bad really and I like to let the dogs come and go as they please. I will try some of the suggestions I have been given...

you may be right considering the time of you and the fact that they have never molted before. thanks :-)

most of the time its where the grass seed is, so on the lawn. However sometimes its as soon as I open the back door to let the dogs out. the Hens tend to come running as soon as they hear the door open and sometimes the intimidate and peck the dogs as they come out. The dogs walk out with their...

Thank you for the advice. I haven't noticed any molting or brooding how often do they molt? mine haven't molted at all since I have had them and the will be a year old this month. These are the first Hens I have ever had so I am learning things along the way. .

thanks glad to be here

Thanks, If it doesn't stop I will just have to put the hens in their run when the dogs are out.

Thanks you for the wishes of good luck

Hi all I have 4 Gingernut Ranger Hens. They will be a year old in a couple of weeks. I have had them since they were about 18 weeks old. I have two 3 yr old Beagle dogs and 3 cats. All had been well with all the animals living in harmony and getting on nicely, until recently. I dont know why...