My barred rock, about 26 weeks old, suddenly started limping badly. She can't put weight on the leg. I see no sign of bumblefoot or injury, it doesn't seem broken, no swelling or extra warmth. When I hold her, I notice the bad foot doesn't curl up tightly the way the good one does, and the leg...
Two months ago we got 2 pullets to add to our flock of 3 hens, aged almost 3 years. We quarantined the new ones for 4 weeks, so they've been integrated for over a month. 2 weeks ago one of the older hens got a droopy comb and was acting lethargic, including sitting in the nesting box for hours...
I have four 24-25 week old chickens who have never laid an egg -- 1 barred rock, 1 black australorp, 1 gold-laced wyandotte and 1 buff orpington. I switched them to layer feed about 4 weeks ago, I give them veggie and sunflower seed treats, and they free range about an hour a day when I can...