Does anyone know what is happening when a hens comb starts to collapse and meld into a short, flat mass? it is happening on several of the hens...and comments or help would be appreciated... My flock is various ages with the most of the hens at coming into 2years of age. they are outside in...
I am new to this group and new to chickens. I have only had the for less than a year. I purchased 25 baby brown egg layers in early spring. They are now 23 weeks old and only perhaps one or two have laid an occasional egg. Should I just be patient and wait or am I doing something wrong...