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“Raised right” meaning don’t let them attack you, don’t be afraid of them, teach them that people are dominant.

I currently have 3 roosters. All my chickens free range. I have had no problem with having roosters. I prefer them so that I can hatch eggs. None of mine have ever been mean. As long as they are raised right, I see no problem with having roosters. If they grow up together, they won’t fight so...

Will a nanny abandon her kid if they are transported to a new home?

It sounds like she has worms. I would worm all your chickens asap!

A couple months ago, I moved houses. We made a coop out of a room in the barn that was used for horses or cows by the previous owner. All my chickens from my old house loved the new place and were doing just fine. Then, I decided to add new chickens. I got 4 Speckled Sussex and 2 Polish hens...

I'm not sure how it works I've just heard it does.

Before a hen lays an egg, there is a saggy part between her legs where the egg is. What is it called?

I doubt there are any internal injuries. You would probably notice if so. I would isolate her until she is back to acting normal and looks okay. The chickens will peck the blood of they see any.

95-100°F and decrease the temperature every week or so. The need a wide space so they can get out of the light if they are hot. They can go outside when fully feathered. You're light is fine. Good luck with your chickens!

Chickens normally grow their feathers back in 6-8 weeks. So she'll be back to her normal self soon. In the mean time I'd put neosporin on the bad spots.

Cayuga because they're so pretty and they're a mixture of blue and green, my favorite colors!

I worry a little to sometimes when I let them out of the coop. Its natural. But when they're in the coop I know they're safe.

You can put a bunch of dirt in an area and let them dust bathe.

Shes not too young. You can put a bucket or container of dirt in their with them.

If she is blind, her pupils will be blue. I have a hen who is blind in one eye. I had to put her in a pen with my show bird and she seems to be doing just fine.

Make sure you put poultry vitamins and electrolytes in her water.

They get skinny quickly and they may act weird. They also will have worms in their poop.

You only need to worm them if they have worms. You can use pumpkin seeds, peppers, or dewormers from your local feed store.

You could put a splint on it. And add poultry vitamins and electrolytes to its water supply.

You could put bedding on the ground.