One of our Cuckoo Marans have a hardened area on one of her legs and we can't tell if its a wound or a cancer growth. She limps and makes it around okay and eats well, but we were wondering if hens have ever injured themselves by plucking their feathers too much in the fall. We are watching...
My wife and I last year came into the possession of a Barred Rock and two Maran's (sp) Cuckoo hens through the generosity of a neighbor. They have been a delight with the exception of one of the Cuckoo's that has a problem but otherwise they are doing great.