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Hi everyone, I have a Belgian bantam hen who has a recurring case of bumblefoot - which I treat with a foot soak, scab removal, antibiotic ointment and a foot dressing. A few times now in the past 3 years, it has healed completely and then maybe a few months later a new scab returns in a...

They do their big moult in mid autumn (March-April here). Checking again today, and the feather loss seems fairly small and everyone's eating, drinking, pooping as normal - I guess this is just a soft moult! Thanks :)

Hi everyone, I have 7 free range Belgian bantam hens, ranging from about 5 to 6 years old. This past week I've noticed a few have gone off lay and seem to be starting to moult - displaying typical moody moulting behaviour/paler combs as well. It's early summer in Australia and I think this is a...

I thought it could be her age - three others are the same age as her and four are a year younger.

Hi everyone, I have a Belgian Bantam a little over 5 years old who has not laid in about two weeks. I've noticed her comb has become slightly shrunken and pale compared to the other hens. She's eating well, drinking, pooping normally, however suddenly not as alert or vocal as usual. The 7 other...