One of my hens is acting strange today. She was fine until this evening. They ate some corn cobs and pecked at some apples so nothing out of the ordinary. When I went out later she was in the corner of the coop yard. Standing there, but just staring. Not paying attention to the others...
I added two new chickens to a flock of four about a month ago. Everything was ok, but they just don't seem to be leaving the most timid new hen alone. The two highest ranking hens keep chasing her around like crazy to the point where she's panting all the time. They have a huge coop and outdoor...
How long do you quarantine new adult birds? I got a couple from a farm not far from me. Some articles say to quarantine 2 weeks, others up to 3 months. I can't find a consistent answer. The new birds seem very healthy. Parasite free, eating and laying no problem. It was a very smooth move. Just...
I was reading that some people use Pruning Spray to seal and protect wounds on their chickens. I've been having a hard time to find the stuff actually. Is this Pruning Paint the same thing, or completely different? I'm thinking this stuff might be toxic? There is also Pruning Paste. If...