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Hi All! I've introduced hens to my flock before with no issue but that was before I had a rooster. I can't find any info on this...are there any special concerns when introducing hens (2) to a flock WITH a rooster? Thanks!

THANK YOU everyone for the advice!! DH went on a search this morning and found 6 eggs from our EE (she is, in fact, an EE and not an Americauna) hidden in a big pile of leaves. So I'm guessing that has been what's going on with the others. So we are going to keep them all in the run for a few...

hi Folks: Hoping someone can help me. We've had hens for a few years now and have always suffered from low egg production. Here are the particulars: - five hens (and a rooster). Two of the hens, Red #1 and a Bard Rock, we got as full grown birds about two years ago. They are OK but not...

Hi All! I'm just wondering if there is such a thing as "low grade" bumblefoot. My 8-month-old Bard Rock has been limping for a number of weeks with no change. Here's the situation: About 4 weeks+ ago we noticed a slight limp. Researched it and found out about bumble. Examined her feet and...

I just want to thank everyone for their advice and support! It seems our girl Pearl has made a complete recovery! We decided her symptoms were due to a hard molt - as was suggested on here - and gave her a good amount of protein and also the infant vitamins, and made sure she was warm and...

Quote: Yup. She can walk, she just staggers and wobbles every 5 or 6 steps or so, and the straightens up and carries on. But, there are also times when we have seen her run and flap her wings. She's also capable of jumping up on the fences still. So, totally at a loss. It's been over a week...

No change, as of yet. She is currently outside, tearing up my mulch and eating bugs. No idea what to do at this point, other than continue with the vitamins and electrolytes. I'm really hoping it's the molt. Her feathers are coming in nicely now. TeTe

I just want to thank everyone for their advice and support! It seems our girl Pearl has made a complete recovery! We decided her symptoms were due to a hard molt - as was suggested on here - and gave her a good amount of protein and also the infant vitamins. Within a few days her staggering...