One of my hens died 2 days ago and I can't figure it out. Granted I am new, but no symptoms, ill behavior, lack of eating/drinking. The only thing that sticks out is feather picking and I know she wasn't alone in doing it to herself because back feathers picked and never returned. I woke up to...
I have 6 ckickens and only one is laying right now. Just found an empty shell. Last week I started giving calcium supplement, they are well fed an watered. How do I keep them from eating the eggs? Vicki
I have one broody chicken I have put in the barn since Sunday. All my hens have been refusing to lay for 2 weeks so I removed her. Still my hens (none of the other 5 are laying. Could there be something wrong I can't see? They have clear eyes, eat and drink well. Sounds crazy I guess but it...
Hi I am new here and fairy new to chickens.
I have four questions: (the last one may be silly)
My Americana and Rhode Island red mixes started laying perfectly pink, blue and green eggs. They are a year old now and the hen who laid pink has gone white, is she okay?
Also, this summer they lost...