Three weeks ago, I acquired 3 Golden Sex-Linked hens, all three-year-olds. I placed them in a quarantine tractor. One of the birds has been lethargic and eating less this past week plus, she had a pasty butt. This morning, that bird was dead. This is my first loss, so I am not sure if I should...
Is it necessary to separate new hens of a different breed before mixing them. If so, for how long? All are adult hens. I have 2 Bantams and 2 Americaunas. I am adding 3 Golden Sex Linked. Thanks.