Have a 3 year old buff hen. One wing was dropping down to the ground. I wrapped it on and off for about a week and she still walked around. Past 2 days just sitting still (made sure food and water was accessible). Today she has been opening and closing her beak (no sound) as if gasping for...
Anyone want to play a new game of why my chicken died? I know we're not vets here, but maybe someone has a similar experience. 2 1/2 year old beautifully feathered, large, bright red-combed Barred Rock hen. One afternoon was walking slowly (not limping, just slow) and would often stick out one...
Anyone ever introduce a new flock that's bigger than your existing flock? Good idea? Bad idea?
We have 3 original hens (2 yr olds), just got 3 new ones (1 yr old), mostly doing ok, just watching the 2 older ones for behavior that we know are top in the pecking order. We have an offer to take 4...