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  1. rstaples

    Do Hens Grieve?

    Thank you all for such quick responses. It makes me feel better knowing that Gorgeous is not alone. She is a beautiful bird, and such a sweet disposition. We will keep giving her pets and love and wait for her to mourn.
  2. rstaples

    Do Hens Grieve?

    We are not sure why Ditzy died--it was either a blockage of some sort (neighborhood kids fed her something during keep away), or more likelyl egg bound. She was ill on a Monday afternoon and passed away on Wednesday noon. We separated her from the others on Tuesday. All the girls are/were...
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    do you have to teach them to roost at night?

    I have a flock of 5 who are 7 weeks old. I am still putting them on the roost at night! About 3 of them get the idea, two are still wondering around. I have other flocks who are older, but the young girls just don't seem to get it. Keep working at it every day without any deviations. They...
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    Do Hens Grieve?

    Our Favorite Hen, Ditzy (a Barred Rock), passed away in mid-March. Ever since, our Ameraucana, Gorgeous, has stopped laying eggs! They were great pals, and dominated by Rosie, our Rhode Island Red. Now with no Ditzy, Gorgeous seems sad, although Rosie doesn't really seem to pick on her. Rosie...
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