No, I don’t believe she is broody. We’ve had a couple go broody and she is not acting similarly.
It’s the slumped posture and lethargy that is most concerning.
Help! My chicken is ill. She has lost most of her feathers from her belly. She will sit with her head pulled in and her tail dropping. She has watery poop.
She is the only one exhibiting symptoms. She is isolated with vitamins in her water and has food.
she seems to be eating and drinking fine...
Help, my chicken has been ill. It’s very mysterious. She is the only one exhibiting symptoms. She has lost most of her feathers on her belly, she has watery poop and will sit with her head pulled in and tail dropping. She does eat and drink. She is isolated with extra vitamins in her water and...
One of my girls was attacked by our neighbors dog. I’m not sure exactly what happened but I think she must of gotten on the fence(wings are clipped, doesn’t seem to matter) and the dog was able to pull her down. She is completely skinned on her back missing all the tail feathers. As far as I can...
I was definitely really scared when I saw what was happening. I know they can cause serious harm. Fortunately he has not grown his spurs yet.
They mostly stay in the coop but when I’m out in the yard I’ll let them out. So I guess I’ll be rehoming him. Thanks. I hadn’t read about this behavior...
I caught my 17 week old rooster on top of my 1 year old child. She was squatting down and he jumped on her back. He was puffed up. I didn’t notice him peck her but she was crying. I didn’t see any marks from him on her.
I ran over and pushed him off. He stayed puffed up towards her.
Is this...