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Thanks for all the advice. I think in the end Josie is just heat intolerant as it was a very hot day. She is thankfully now absolutely fine. Eagerly awaiting our first eggs still. Girls 23 weeks old today.

so very sorry to hear your news. I am new to chicken keeping but already so fond of my girls. Hope the rest of your girls are doing well. hugs xx

Can anyone help. My lovely 20 week old speckled Josie has been very quiet and sleepy for a few days. Today she is gaping and stretching her neck and seems to have difficulty staying awake. She is still eating and drinking but not pecking around or preening like my other 3. None of the girls have...

Hi. Can anyone help please. My 20 weekk speckled hen Josie has been very quiet and sleepy girl for a few days and is often on her own which is unusual. Today she is gaping a lot and seems to be struggling to keep her eyes open. she is eating and drinking but doesnt appear to be preening herself...

Hi. I am new to chicken keeping. I have had my four speckled girls for 7 weeks now and they are 20 weeks old. Still not laying but lots of fun. They are very different personalities. Little Josie is the tamest and will sit on my knee. Florry is the timid one, Agnes is the biggest girl with...