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Quote: There is no blood or injuries. We just put her in the garage in a dog crate. They are eating the layer pellet. Yes, they can go outside in pen. They are all one year. Why do you think this is happening all of a sudden? They were getting along fine for the first year until the...

Hi, I posted before, but now my main concern is that my one hen is being bullied by the other two. They are chasing her, pecking at her face and neck and she is terrified. It was just the one doing this at first, but now they both are.....what is going on? Why all of a sudden (I had them for...

Quote: Thanks so much. So, do you mean that they're picking on her because she's broody? Is she giving off some kind of attitude to them to make them do that? She is such a sweety, though. So, she's not sick? Does this make any sense? I'm so confused and upset. Thanks again so so much

Quote: Thanks...I'll have hubby make another nest box. Yes, she comes out to free range, but not by choice; we have to put her outside and then she runs for the door to go back in. But Brady (the bully) never bothered her before....this is just since Friday. Now, I just noticed that they're...

No, all three share a nest box. Molly's just be hogging it. So, do you think she's sick or is it a personality clash. Should I continue with the antibiotics? Thank you

Hi everyone, I have 3 hens (one year old) (2 RIR) (1 white cochin) Something is wrong with Molly (the white chochin) She has been hiding in her nest box (never comes out) and not laying for almost 3 months. I thought she was broody or molting, but I don't think it lasts that long. She has...