So, I have a small Free - range flock. Despite their wanderings, they have always returned 2 to their coop to lay. About 2 weeks ago we discovered a large black snake feasting on the days egg output. Since then, the chickens won't lay in the coop, not even if they're confined to it. Could...
I have four young hens (about 2 1/2 yrs old) who were attacked by the neighbor's dog about 3 weeks ago. We lost one to her injuries and another lost a few feathers but no injury beyond that. The other two were unscathed. For about 2 weeks after the attack, none of them resumed laying. I...