Thank you so much.. They have a outdoor run that is 150' x 150' and large coop. They have dug holes everywhere. They eat 19% protein Layena and 19% protein scratch for treats along with fresh veggies daily(blueberries are their fav). I will find the blue Kote . Again thank you so much!
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My oldest hen has a completely bare bottom. Her whole backside is exposed and red. I've been watching her and noticed that she and sometimes her sisters are pecking/pulling at her backside. The exposed skin is red and irritated. She is very shy and HATES being held. I...
Thank you all for this article. Here are my facts:
1) I have 18 hens 5yrs. to 18mths.
2) I have noticed diarrhea over many months from time to time not constantly, but in two different places at the same roosting time and never outside even once.
3) I have noticed the shells on my Aracona...
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I have read everything about Cinnamon Queens. I have 4 "8 month" hens that complete my flock of 19. Since the day they arrived, they have been trouble. They work as a "group" and boss other hens around, especially greedy when scratch/treats are involved. At roosting time, they are constantly...