My oldest chicken, Grapes, has had a leg injury the past few days. I noticed a limp a few days ago, and it's getting worse, to the point where she cannot step on that leg. She's a very old bantam golden sebright, about 9 years old. I can't see any injuries from the outside, nor feel anything...
Last night I noticed one of my brooding hens was missing (she barely leaves the box) and my rooster, Hickory, looked really beaten up. The back of his neck is bare and there's a penny sized opening (I cleaned it up a bit so it scabbed a little at least). His tail feathers are also missing, and...
A few hours ago, all my chickens were out in the yard. I go just before dark to put them in, sometimes a few chickens are left out, so I gather them inside. Sometimes my barred rock Tabby is on top of the coop, so I have to always grab her and put her inside. I noticed one of my speckled...
Hello, this is my first time posting a question on this site. I just joined a little bit ago, and I've been wondering - my chickens aren't laying in the nesting boxes. I know they can lay eggs, I found one in some plants where they like to sunbathe in the dirt. My bantams instantly knew about...