Yesterday I discovered on of my 6month old hens limping and frequently sitting down, using her wing to balance a few hours after giving the 6 girls a new area of garden to free range in. I had just cleared a vegatable plot and thought they would enjoy a good scratching around. To my horror I...
My young speckledy, who started laying about 2 weeks ago, looked a bit lethargic this morning when I let them all out. She didn't join the others in their usual rush for food and water and walked off by herself.
For the next couple of hrs I kept a close watch on her, she was just walking around...
Only had my POL chooks a week - They have settled well, eating layer pellets and drinking, with a scratch treat late afternoons.
I have had 3 eggs from 2 girls already, so am really chuffed. However since they are now exploring the enclosed area, they seem more interested in foraging and eating...