My 4 year old hen has started hiding in the back of the run. She has had watery diarrhea and when I picked her up I noticed how bright red her belly skin is. Any thoughts?
I agree and know from experience!!!! My chickens love going into my vegetable garden. They follow my shovel, rake or hoe. It's so funny watching them get worms and grubs. I only allow them in the garden under supervision!!!! :weee
My Buff Orpingtons get on our laps when we sit outside with them. I always feel so special when a chicken sits on me!!!! Does that seem silly? Only to someone who has never loved a chicken!!
How about your local feed store? Sometimes people swap out older hens. The store owner may put you in contact with someone in your area who would sell you older hens. I wish you luck!!!!
This was a first! A saw a bird dangling from my hen's beak!!! I ran out to get it away from her, but she would not let it go. She had already swallowed its head. I picked her up to see if she would let it go, no luck. My husband had to pull it from her beak. I wonder if she would have choked if...