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    Hen will not eat

    Seeking some advice on how to encourage my poor hen Ophelia to eat. Two weeks ago she was attacked by a predator. After a through examination it appeared the only damage done was a couple of bleeding feathers on her head and swollen eyes. She was in shock so I kept her quiet and warm for 24...
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    Sick or broody hen?

    Hi all, I have been having an ongoing problem with my year old Cochin hen for going on three weeks now and it’s worrying me. I thought she was broody, however she is exhibiting some strange behaviour I have not seen in broody hens so I am concerned that she is sick. I had put her in my broody...
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    Hen isolating herself

    I have a 12 month old Cochin hen who has recently began isolating herself from the flock. She’s always been somewhat reserved and kept to herself but seems to be spending more time alone now. When I let them out in the morning she has always been the last one out but now she’s just staying in...
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    Rooster being rough on hens

    I have a flock of 9 chickens (8 hens and 1 roo) who are almost a year old and have been raised together. Until recently my rooster was pretty gentle and sweet with his girls. The past two months he has began ripping their feathers out around their combs on the back of their heads. I know he's...
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