We have a 6 month old hen- part EE, who won't get out of a box in the coop. No idea if she has an egg under her- she won't let us in to see. Is this a typical behavior ypu'd see in a broody or sick hen?
In the Brooder
Our Copper Marin is sooo weird! Every time the one rooster (very specific to the roo) cock-a-doodle-doo's, she makes the funniest Coo'ing sound, like a loud dove! We initially thought perhaps she was a he, and we are still not 100% sure, but if she is a roo it is officially the...
Our Copper Marin is sooo weird! Every time the one rooster (very specific to the roo) cock-a-doodle-doo's, she makes the funniest Coo'ing sound, like a loud dove! We initially thought perhaps she was a he, and we are still not 100% sure, but if sje is a roo it is officially the strangest noise...
Hello! My 4&1/2 month old Polish has been really weird lately. She seems to want to stay in the coop after all the others head out to the run. She stands in the doorway like she is guarding it. She will go out eventually, but keeps going back inside. She runs around squawking at all the other...
Hello! I am relatively new to raising chickens. We picked out 6 Polish Tophats from a local breeder a couple month ago. (we decided 2020 was a weird year and what the heck, keeps everyone busy while at home!). They are now about 11 weeks old, and it turns out we should never go to Vegas because...
Hello! We recently purchased 6 Polish Tophat Chickens. Totally new to chicken farming! I look forward to getting to know our chicks and the members in this group!