We spent the last month readying a new coop for our new flock, completely fenced in with 2x heavy duty chicken wire. Yesterday we put 8- 10wk old hens out there about 2pm, checked on them at 4, then at 7:30 they were dead. 6 bodies, 2 missing but we found feathers so we're pretty sure they...
Hi...I am at my wits end with my chickens! I have six that are about 4 months, and three that are 2 months. Free range, well built and secure coop, no predators or traumatic experiences that I am aware of. For about two weeks now the six older ones have decided to roost on our deck at night and...