Recent content by Bluenoser

Good day. I have a Black Boven laying hen named Molly. She has a very large hard lump the size of a softball on what looks to be her chest and so I'm assuming it's her crop. I've uploaded a photo with my girlfriend's hand to compare the size of the protrusion. She isn't in any pain, but we are...

Awesome! Thanks for the advice...this place is great! Have a blessed evening!

23 weeks...we've had them for two weeks....there are 3 brown bovans and 3 black bovans all came at once...have already isolated the bully, she's changing her attitude...thanks for the tips! The bullied is beginning to change now and is more confident...

How far apart do you suggest Penny to be separated from her flock?

They sure are social...I grew up in a big city (Montréal)...this is all new to me but exciting. Thank you SO much for your feedback CombNWattles...blessings from Nova Scotia!

Thank you SO much FrostRanger...we'll try that! Blessings from Nova Scotia!

Good day...We have three Bovan Browns, one is a bully. Her name is Penny. We have three Bovan Blacks as well. Molly is the meekest. Penny is bullying Molly all the time. We now have to keep them separated. Any chance Penny has, she will bite Molly's neck and shakes her and even sneak attacks her...

Thanks for the "eggbound" feedback. I will find out about the eating part.

OK, great. BTW, so you know, I'm (brand) new to this, so I really appreciate your valuable time. I'm researching for my best friend. She lives in the country, and I'm more of a 'cheerleader'...we are both new at this. She has been wanting to do this for a long time. Once we are married, I will...

She was ordered from a local feed mill in rural Nova Scotia...she is isolated from the rest but nurtured and loved on and prompted to eat and drink. So should we be concerned? She is being loved on and nurtured and encouraged to eat and drink.

So I’m new to chickens. My best friend has decided to start this hobby, and I want to support her so I’m joining this group. We have six laying hens. Three Bovan Browns and three Boven Blacks. We’ve had them at her place for two weeks now and they are about 20-22 weeks old. I find it fascinating...

Hello, I’m new at all of this. I have a laying hen I am concerned about. Here are my observations so far: A bit of her comb is black She is 19-22 weeks old and has been in my possession for two weeks Her wattles are turning more red Her eyes are closed most of the time She does clean herself...