Hello all, I hope to gain some knowledge and perspective of what's going on with my hen. She's a 2 1/2 yr old Golden Sexlink, who was fluffy, active, and was laying until September. Since then, she has lost weight despite having an appetite and eating, takes a few steps in the run, and sits on...
My sweet 1 1/2 year old barren rock hen has this squishy red lump under her vent. She acts normal, poops are OK, and she lays an egg almost daily. What could this be? I am a newbie urban chicken lady. I added a picture. Thank you!
Hi everyone,
I live in Fairfield, CA, which is app. 1 hr north of San Francisco. I am interested in raising backyard chickens for the eggs, manure, and for the fun of it.
I looked my city's ordinance, and it states that 3 hens are OK within the city limits on less than an acre. There...