Leannetimm
Chirping
- Aug 26, 2016
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Hello all and hope you are well. About a month ago I introduced 2 1yr old organic laying hens to my 3 hens. Its taking a while to integrate into the group and laying has becoming sporadic and has now diminished to 1 egg per day. On of the new hens is really showing signs of isolating herself, she sleeps in the laying box, and often in the day she is on her own resting. I have just noticed that she was picking at her "bum" that looks irritated and feathers all clumped together with what looks like a beige/yellow residue. Sorry, I can seem to get closer to her but will post a pic ! I've already lost a whole flock after introducing hens that were ill, so am panicking as what to do !! Any ideas !!! She doesn't seem to be eating as much and her crest is a bit floppy .