One of my hens died 2 days ago and I can't figure it out. Granted I am new, but no symptoms, ill behavior, lack of eating/drinking. The only thing that sticks out is feather picking and I know she wasn't alone in doing it to herself because back feathers picked and never returned. I woke up to...
I have 6 ckickens and only one is laying right now. Just found an empty shell. Last week I started giving calcium supplement, they are well fed an watered. How do I keep them from eating the eggs? Vicki
Thanks for the article link very helpful. Not sure if they need more light but I might try that after the molt is done. I really appreciate all of you. Being new to chickens, it is so great to have advice!
Yes, mine are or were molting. Don't know how long it lasts. Didin't realize they would stop laying completely. My broody chick is hard headed, this is the 3rd time seperated and I am making her wait a week in the barn. Hope this works, she seems maybe better a little. Is there something I can...
I have one broody chicken I have put in the barn since Sunday. All my hens have been refusing to lay for 2 weeks so I removed her. Still my hens (none of the other 5 are laying. Could there be something wrong I can't see? They have clear eyes, eat and drink well. Sounds crazy I guess but it...
Hi I am new here and fairy new to chickens.
I have four questions: (the last one may be silly)
My Americana and Rhode Island red mixes started laying perfectly pink, blue and green eggs. They are a year old now and the hen who laid pink has gone white, is she okay?
Also, this summer they lost...