I can't let my chickens out of the coop due to a neighbors dog. Maybe they are bored and need toys, I have never thought of that. One thing that I found interesting is that the chickens are still laying eggs without contact with the rooster. Maybe since they can see him it has the same effects...
Our hens have started pecking at our rooster, It is horrible. I have put the ROOSTER BOOSTER pick no more on him. They started pecking him the minute I put him down. He is in a separate pen inside the coop. They have been together for almost a year, and this just started. We have a small rooster...