We haven't had them locked inside the coop without access to the run. They have stayed inside a lot voluntarily though, because of the wind. That might have had something to do with it. Thank you.
My 2yr old hens have abruptly stopped laying after quite a few of them had already started laying for the year. We went from getting six eggs a day out of seven hens to absolutely nothing for two weeks. We do free range them, but we've left them locked up in the coop for four days during a cold...
My grandfather used to have lots of chickens. He said his mom always put mentholatum on their feathers when the other chickens were picking at them. I am trying it today for the first time. He says it always stopped quick after that.
I am considering getting Guinea keets soon and was wondering if I could feed them the regular chick feed. If so, do I need to feed them the medicated feed? Thanks for your help.
Sorry, I personally don't have any advice, but one of my Buff Orpington hens is going through what sounds like almost the exact same thing. Our girl, Bertha, is our head hen too and shares the EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. The only difference is that her poop was yellow/orange instead of green. I hope...
I have a 1 year old Buff Orp hen who has recently stopped eating much at all and hardly drinks. She barely moves, and when she does she is slow and lethargic. Glancing at her she looks perfectly normal, except that she just stands there. Doesn't scratch, doesn't peck. She also will go and get...
This is a great article!:goodpost: I have also heard that Appenzeller Spizhauben roos are usually docile and tend to take good care of their hens. Have y'all heard anything about them? Thanks for your time!!!
Bertha isn't the oldest. They're all the same age. I don't think that Lulu is the lowest but she is definitely lower than Bertha! Lulu picks on our EEs all the time. I never thought about Bertha being the head hen. Thats pretty cool I didn't know they did that. Thanks for all your help!