Until recently, I had 3 chickens. 2 died, leaving 1 behind (an EE who's on the smaller side). I have been searching for weeks now (Craigslist, feedstores, shelters, etc.) for a new companion for her, but no luck. Then one of my husband's co-workers offered us one of her Buff Orpingtons, which...
I have 3 hens--a RIR, a BR, and an EE. They are almost all a year old. About 1.5 weeks ago, I noticed that the stool produced by my RIR would range from being soft and green to runny (diarrhea-like); her bottom is dirty as a result. Otherwise, she is acting and eating normally, and continues...
I have 3 chickens--a Barred Rock, RIR, and an Ameraucana (this is also their pecking order, from top to bottom). They are about 24-25 weeks old. The RIR started laying about a week ago. I noticed that shortly before she started laying, she went from being sweet and nonconfrontational to...