She did not appear to be eggbound. I had two friends buy hens from the same people around the same time that I did and they were all bald on the butts as well. My friends hens have all grown their feathers back since they have had them. I have disposed of the body but will try to go out to where...
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I have 5 barred rock Hens. I bought them about 3 months ago and they were just over a year old. When I bought the hens they all had bald butts ( no feathers). After a few weeks they all grew thier butt feathers back except one. I made a dust bath bought DE etc as I thought she may...
Our first egg! Less than 24 hours after getting them. We went with Barred Rocks, and needless to say we are super excited! Do not know if the picture is embedded correctly but it was a great first experience.
Hello, New to backyard chickens. Located in Indiana. Coop and run completed and about to buy our first hens. Looking at Barred Rocks, Rhode Island Reds or Golden Comets. Any suggestions on these 3? Anyway I am really excited to get my flock started and cannot wait to finalize everything. I...