They’re not molting, they have grit and oyster shell, been giving them multi-vitamins in the water. I figured maybe worms and have been giving them dewormer. I do have a lot of predators but the hens are safe. I’ve recently added to the flock but the existing flock had already stopped laying...
Thanks for the replies. To answer some of the questions above. They are in a run, I can’t free range because there is a high population of bobcats near my house. I’ve been down that road. They eat layer feed, with larva and cracked corn as daily treats. I keep the henhouse and run clean. If I am...
I noticed when he is on those two hens the others peck them as well. Only when he is on them. I kept my eye on them while mowing and the the others hens only joined in when he was on top.
My Cuckoo x BR rooster is phyco. Long story short, he may have killed one hen months ago. I found her dead with a snapped neck. Looking back I think the did it. No I see my hens back if their heads and neck open soars and gashes. He has attacked me many times, really bad. I think he may have to...
I do not free-range my chickens unless I am literally standing there with them, otherwise they’re caged in. I have a very high bobcat population around my house. Do guineas do any better? Thanks !
Location: NW N. Jersey
Breed: WLxBR x 2
Age: 9 & 14 weeks
Both great looking Roos. The 9 week old is a little aggressive and is already crowing. The older one is docile.