I'm not sure if this is a problem, or if my hen is beginning to molt. Yesterday I noticed one of my hens being slow moving, and not as vocal as usual. She spent the day by herself, and didn't roost with the flock last night. She stands mostly with her head pulled back/retracted I to her...
We have (had) two pet chickens, Emma and Patti. They were siblings, quiet, peaceful and loving. They spend part of every day, putzing around the yard, sitting on the front porch, and being petted. Since chickens are social, I should have seen this coming...I talked of getting another in the...
OK, please don't crow me out of the run, but I'm curious if anyone has ever experimented with a miniature version of a wireless fence / dog collar on their rooster? I let my birds free range when I'm home, which is most every day, since I'm retired. My Americana Rooster, Lucy (a story for...
I've been reading a lot, and am more confused now than ever :-) Here's my situation... We have a beautiful RIR hen. She's been with us about 4 months now. She literally walked up out of the woods one day, and took up...roosting in the trees and following us around like a dog. Very affectionate...