annk1839
In the Brooder
- Jan 11, 2017
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Hi, I have three Rhode Island reds.. and so far so good they are free range from morn till dusk. But last night one of the hens was missing from the coop when I went to lock it up, I looked in all the usual places but no sign. This morning I was looking again, when my neighbour a farmer found her and returned her to me. She is in pretty bad shape, she seems drunk like a bit wobbly on her feet and definitely hurt(although I don't know where) Her feathers seem a bit matted with muck (I'm guessing from wherever she slept) but none missing or no signs of blood, I have returned her with the other two hens and she is resting in the coop. I'm just wondering is the right thing to do, or what should I do? I don't want her to be picked on by the other two, but if she's not seriously injured I don't want to keep her away from them for too long either??? Really confused... please help!!!