Wish someone had advice on this- my girl has been same way as you describe. Got vet appointment with bird specialist today- maybe I'll gain some insight.
My little Stripes has had a hard year- and even though she is rebounding her comb has lost all it's former luster. Any ideas on why it is like this or what I can do to help?
I was going out to try to catch the little thing for another photo shoot- and sure enough- a pre-crow. So- it is indeed a little rooster. Thank everyone!
Hi- Thank you for your support and suggestions!! Sorry I had such late reply~ it seems like we've moved from depression to complete annoyance at me trying to find a friend for her. We added two new chickens to the group- one completely bonded with a different hen and now I can't separate them...
Hi- We recently lost our beautiful Buff Orp to cancer (diagnosted by avian vet). She shared her life and coop with a little runt brown leghorn. Immediately after Sunny passed, Stripes (leghorn) got a very bad cold. Back to vet, got meds, and she struggled through it. Now her behavior is what...
Hi- Every once in awhile I come across the post with a fantastic picture step by step on Bumblefoot. Could someone please repost it or link it for me? Much Thanks!!
My 1 year old BO is going through her first molt. I suppose everywhere else in the country this would probably be the time for molting- but where I live it's still summer hot so it seems a bit odd. None of my other chickens are molting. She's pretty crabby about the molt- she insists on being...
I reread your original post and noticed the Mother wasn't present when you talked to the boys. Obviously they went crying home with some lie about 'just petting the baby duck' when it fell over dead or some nonsence.
I know an aggressive stand (calling police, etc.) is the general response...