Recent content by workinghens

Thanks both. Unfortunately the hen died overnight. I'm keeping watch on the flock. Have opened up the vents more, and still keeping the door open all day as well. The interior and droppings are dry each day, no signs of moisture buildup - something I keep an eye on for flock health. I'll use the...

One of my Dark Cornish hens has taken sick again - huddled up, sluggish, eyes often closed, very weak. She got like this in the last cold spike a few days ago, but recovered to normal activity after a night under a heat lamp. She's 20 months old, and has been healthy until this cold snap. No...