i have three hens - 2 feather pick the third one. I've put peepers on the two aggressors but they still pick at the bare spots on her when they are in close proximity - while dust bathing under the coop, or "relaxing". How can I protect the area until feathers grow back?
They have plenty of...
It's been hot here for the past 2 days, around 90. I have 3 hens, 1 which has been picked on by another (pulling feathers) since we got them a month ago. I've put the peepers on the aggressor and it seemed to be working until this heat started. As the 3 chickens are laying in their coop for...
Hi - we are starting our first backyard coop and want to buy three pullets to put in our new coop. Does anyone know of any local farms, preferably in Northern NJ where we can buy some nice backyard breeds (maybe a RIR, Barred Rock and Golden Comet)? Thanks