My thought is the other chickens may not be allowing him to eat. Perhaps an additional feeding stations or allowing him to have his own space adjacent to the rest of the flock until everyone gets to know each other.
My bantams always came inside on cold nights and on hot days. We set up roosts in a dog crate. They were spoiled, especially since we are in SC and hardly see temps below freezing. Over the years I tried heating the coop with a Cozy Coop heater, but it was just easier to bring them inside and...
I am curious, why would anyone be required to pay $25,000 for killing a dog on his property? Was he in the middle of a city and the discharge of a firearm was considered dangerous? Most in the country just grab a shovel and call it a day. Hunters around here are not amused when dogs just...
My daughter pet sat for a flock that was on this diet. Multiple deformities, early death, breathing issues - just buy high quality commercial feed with 20% protein. Your hens will pick out what they want with a grain/seed mix, so you will need a pelleted feed. My daughter and I felt terrible...
We had a Sebright hen that backed up periodically for 8 years. It was worse during a molt. She was totally fine otherwise. Also, a chick's position in the egg can cause some neurological issues that will often resolve over time.