I have had sevral chickens die. I lost chicks a few weeks ago obviously to rats. We baited and set traps but we have caught nothing. Anyways could rat bites cause death?
Ok I meant to post this earlier, but as I was letting all the chickens in from their run, I was startled to find one of my silkies huddled drooling from the mouth. She was crouched down acting as if she was egg bound. I took her into the barn and then tried to see if she had any obstructions in...
Many hens don't like being moved, have you tryed putting her back in the nest? Then you could transfer the chicks under her and then after she realizes "Oh I have babies now" you can move her. I have done that and it worked quite well. Is there any way you can close off her nest box so only she...