My poor Wendy is a brooder - she does this often and every time I remove her from the nest, she will range with her mates for an hour or two, eat, drink some water, and return to the nest again. As long as I keep moving her out, I feel she will get it out of her system sooner rather than later...
Sadly, despite two different water receptacles available to them, they don't seem to be drinking much either. Maybe they are getting water from the grass they are pecking through. Anyone have a similar experience? How long will this last?
After one of my chickens was attacked by a hawk - she is ok now thanks to a little first aid! - neither she nor her three friends will eat any of their favorite treats or even their regular food. At best, they peck a little and then go sit in the corner. I've tried yogurt, which they used to...