Recent content by Lucy63me

So I've been reading molting posts. Most are pretty old so I'm requesting any new insights. I have one hen that I think has started to molt a bit. She is still laying though. I just noticed it today. I've been reading that I should add some protein. We feed the cat Purina One dry as it is...

Thanks for your assistance. It already seems to be getting better. I went out just a bit ago and they've swapped coops. Given that they have to pass two water stations to do that, I'm thinking they are doing fine. Thanks for your help. Time apparently is the answer.

I haven't been trying all that long. I've made about three attempts and then gave up for fear that they wouldn't get enough water to drink as we are having 100 degree days here routinely. That is my biggest worry is that they don't seem to be willing to come out of the coop to drink. It is a...

I have two larger chickens and three smaller chickens. I am wanting the smaller and larger chickens to merge into the same flock. There is very little difference in size between the two groups. My problem is that the younger chickens are afraid of the older chickens. When the older chickens are...