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I have three hens and until molt this Fall they have gotten along fine. Two are 2.5 years old and the third is 1.5. This was the first year the younger one molted and it seems to have changed the dynamic in the flock. During the molt she seemed pretty miserable but I wasn't concerned. I...

I have a mutt hen that I received about a month ago. He/she is now almost 4 months old. I'm starting to think this hen is a rooster. Can anyone tell by these pictures? There has been no crowing yet, thank goodness. Possible spur development That tail is looking suspicious...

I recently added two 3 month old chicks to my flock of two 1 year old hens, and I have a bully problem. My older hens are Buff Orpingtons and have been together since hatching. Esther Jean is the top hen, but she rarely shows it. The two newbies are from the same farm, but they are mutts...

I am a long time lurker but today I decided to create an account and ask for some advice. Some background: I have 2 Buff Orps, about 1.5 years old. I have had them for 1 year. Their coop is at least 6x6 feet - I just expanded it in late April with idea of getting more hens. Their run is 16x16...