I've never had a broody hen before but now one of my Black Australorps is sitting on a clutch of about 12 eggs. She's been there about three days now. I have a few questions: If and when the eggs hatch do I need to move her and the babies? I have 10 other hens and a rooster .Also, My hen...
I have a four month old Road Island red that is limping on her right foot. Upon inspection her foot is soft with no marks whatsoever. She has been keeping to herself a lot and holds her foot up when standing still. She looks well nourished and isn't being bullied by the other chickens. She...