My elder Comet (adopted- no idea of age, but more than 3 yrs) has been the fearless, friendliest protector of my tiny pet flock and most abundant egg producer.
Yesterday she woke up confused and is still that way. She is molting. But this goes beyond that. Nothing physically wrong that I can...
My name is Susan, and I'm a 1.5 yr. backyard chicken veteran. It's been a fun and easy experience up to now. Reading the "How to Introduce New Hens into the Flock" tells me I have been lucky because we've broken every rule about increasing the flock. Fortunately, up to this point, it's all...