I have a flock of 11 hens. The littlest hen is being singled out and picked on - the other hens chase her and peck at her. I want to separate her but only have one coop/run and coyotes are an issue where I am. She doesn't want to be separated from her flock. Any suggestions?
no nasal discharge. no new additions to coop. plenty of ventilation. Roo is outside with hens all day. No others have this raspy breathing. Today was first day I noticed it. I will send a video tomorrow if it's still a problem.
My handsome 1 1/2 year old roo might be in distress. He is acting normal, but his breathing is raspy. Could it be a respiratory infection and if so, opinions on treating? It's so dry these days I wonder how it could be respiratory, but sure sounds like something is going on with him.
I love this forum of chicken enthusiasts. I consider myself a newbie (4th year chicken keeper) and am not good at distinguishing Pullets from Cockerels. Can you help? Posting pictures.....
Almost 19 weeks. I bought a straight run of 6 hoping to get some FCM hens. One died from a bird bath falling over on it. Seriously. I think that was the ONE pullet. My luck has officially run out.