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I wasn't certain whether to post this here or in the pests forum, but since I am dealing with an injury that is causing this issue, I hope those here will have better answers. I have a Jersey Giant hen who is now (as of this month) eight years old. She has an injured leg that I have done my...

I have two hens getting into their golden years (they turn eight next month!) and four hens who are still active layers. One of my older ladies I am fairly certain only lays once every few months. My other is a Sumatra, and she will still lay every day for a week, go broody, then stop laying...

I have an eight year-old hen who has what appears to be an ingrown feather on her saddle feathers area. She is a stress-plucker, so no doubt that has caused the issue (she *really* doesn't like temperature changes). My question is: how is it best to "burst" the feather? I have small sterile...

I have a hen (black Sumatra) who a couple months ago had all the signs of water belly, including her advancing age. The vet was unavailable for a couple weeks, and as I waited for the appointment she got better. Her abdomen reduced, and she once again became her active and angry happy self...

I have a hen who has been the one who runs up to me, demanding that I carry her around, talking to her, as I examine the pasture. She is the one who will run to me when she has a feather out of place, and bawk at me until I fix it. She is feeling down, and I am worried. I love her. The facts...