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  1. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    Thanks I will read the article. I am making sure she is eating, maybe there is something else I can do to help her.
  2. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    OK thanks chickassan what I will do is replace the door to the coop with lattice so they can all interact during the day as well. During the day I have to let them into the coop to lay their eggs and Hazel that's her name gets the indoor run.
  3. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    Thanks chickassan, it seems they won't let her eat. They keep chasing and attacking her, no blood yet but I chase them away. When they are sitting on the roost they will peck at her. I get nervous and take her out. At night I have been leaving her in the coop and the other 5 in the indoor run...
  4. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    Thanks chickens really, I am not sure of the protein level of the feed but I took note of aart's input and will start with some animal protein right away. You are correct about her nesting and now molting. This is the first bird I have that has molted and I guess I wasn't ready for it especially...
  5. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    Thanks aart, I am feeding them Purina Layena along with oyster shells. They also get a salad for breakfast everyday and a cabbage hanging from the ceiling to play with and tear apart. I took note of the lack of animal protein and will start tomorrow with scrambled eggs and canned tuna we have in...
  6. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    Thank you so much Azygous for the input, you have put my mind at ease. At least now I know she will not freeze. The old barn is well insulated but no heat. Is it wise to try and keep her away from the flock so they do not chase her, she is also the smallest of the 6 birds.
  7. grandpas barn

    Molting & Aggression

    I have had my 6 girls for over a year and suddenly I have 1 bird everyone is picking on. For the last 2 months she would only leave the nesting box when I was there to look out for her. I would separate her from the others twice a day for exercise and food. Oddly enough they would often share...
  8. grandpas barn

    Excited, I just got my first 6 chickens; already laying small eggs. Looking forward to spending...

    Excited, I just got my first 6 chickens; already laying small eggs. Looking forward to spending time with my girls.
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