I had a hen that became mean and abusive. I isolated her during the day so she was not able to see the flock. I did this for 3 days. I would put her in coop at night to roost with the others then put her in time out each day. After the 3rd day I put her in with others and she still had a bad...
This was taken this evening. Both 12 weeks, they are both the same breed. Is it common for some hens to develop wattles and comb sooner? Even if same breed and age? :confused:
Also the broody Orpington, Sweetpea that raised them since they were 2 days old - she was a great mama!! She’s...
These two are 12 weeks in a few days. I’m concerned Blossom might be a he.. my hope is she is just developing a little quicker than Basil 🙏🏼🙏🏼 her comb and wattles are bigger and more red 😬
what is your opinion
Mine are in a very large pen to keep them safe. I have daytime predators - hawks and foxes and of course night predators. I had a hawk go after my flock two different times, but they got away. I have a friend that lost 30 chickens to 3 neighborhood dogs and my close neighbor keeps losing hens...