Hi! I'm fairly new to chickens, I obtained my first 2 in July '17, a black sex link hen, Pepper, and a buff orpington roo, Gingy. They were both 3 months old. In August, I got 2 buff orpington pullets and 2 black Australorp pullets. Easter Sunday of this year, I became the proud owner of 3 buff...
No, he's not usually in a nest. I didn't mean to say that he is always in a nest when I check on him, I should have read what I typed before I posted! He was in a nest on the floor yesterday, one time, when I checked on him. Any other time he is checking himself out in front of the mirror I have...
That's all great info! Thank you! He seems to be doing better today, not 100% as he is still limping, but not as bad. I considered caging him to keep him inactive, but picking him up requires a run around the coop. I feel that is hurting him more, so he is left in the coop with his hens. They...