I have 4 roosters that I’d like to re-home. They are either Smokey Pearl or California Tan (Leghorn/Rhode Island Red mix). I live in Rice County Minnesota.
So I tried to introduce the 2 fighting hens again after adding some more distractions in the run (lots of yummy weeds and grasses) and they were OK for about an hour (the 2 fighters walked right by each other several times with no issues), then they suddenly went at it again. I tried to let them...
My hens do not free range. I have some clutter in there (large 1/2 barrel planter, upside down large clear plastic storage bin with door cut out, hanging basket planters). Should I add more?
Niether of the hens seem sick and it’s not like one is bullying the other. They both seem equally...
Yes. Welsummer has some bloody spots on her comb. So yesterday I tried putting Black Maran in the coop and left Welsummer and other 4 outside for 1/2 day. The 5 outside were fine. Then tried to add the Maran back to the mix that evening and the Maran and Welsummer went at it again. So the Maran...
I have 6 hens (3 Welsummers and 3 Black Marans) that have been with each other for 6 years and I have not introduced any new hens in those 6 years. The other day, 2 of them started fighting. Not just pecking, but all out, neck feathers raised, going at each other fighting. I can’t tell who the...