I have a little situation. My neighbors are not a real fan of Fred's crowing. Freddy, crows with the gusto of an opera star with no reservation. He has reined over 13 hens and needs a new home. This is his 3rd year and he is healthy and strong and vocal. I am in Zionsville, PA. I will...
It is January 2018 in Eastern PA. My birds are well cared and get well fed but their feathers still aren't looking too good. I have 12 hens and 1 rooster. I get a dozen eggs per day but sometimes only 11. How long does the molt last? They look pretty scruffy and some have feathers missing...
In my life I have learned an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. If something can go wrong it most certainly will, sooner or later. Maybe if you put a simple lock on the gate?
As a dog trainer, I know there is no such thing as "fail-safe." You have to anticipate every move...