I have a 4 year old Silkie showing similar behavior. I first noticed she seemed to be limping. Thorough inspection of her feet & legs show no issues. Now she has stopped hopping onto the roost to sleep. She free ranges in our secure yard during day but mostly just sits in shade. Eating less...
Yes, my 2 Buff Orpingtons & 2 Black Silkies have a palatial redwood coop & totally protected run. But they still love to get out & free roam a bit. For now I am keeping them locked up most of the day hoping as you say they will forget the stucco! They get to roam about an hour before sunset & I...
My chickens just started pecking our stucco after we painted the house! Brand new paint job getting pecked & wrecked. Chickens will be re-homed if I can't solve problem.
I must downsize my flock of chickens. 7 month old layers. Free to good home. Must take as groups if adding to an existing flock. (Best way to introduce adult birds to other adult birds.) Minimum of 3 if starting a new flock.
Group 1: (2) White Silkie - small cream colored eggs,
Group 2: (2)...