My neighbor discovered a young hen in her yard. After a few days, she knocked on my door and asked me to take it in, since I have a small flock of three hens. I did a check for parasites (it was clear) and put her in a crate next to my hens. She has been in the crate for two days.
I think...
I am the proud owner of my first flock of hens! I have five hens now, though I started last summer with six (lost one to a bobcat). I have two leghorns, a rhode island red, and two partridge cochins. I live in L.A. County with my teenage daughters, boyfriend, large dog (150lbs), and cat. I...