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My blind hen ventures just a little to far today and fell from the coop. It startled the other girls and she was pecked a few times. She has just a couple of scrapes. Do I do anything for them? (PS - she is molting and looking a bit haggard)

Newbie here! I have 4 hens (1 with special needs) they have been together for the past year and are about 1.5 years old. My friend recent lost his home in our local wildfire. His chickens were untouched by the fire. His flock is also 4 and same aged (1.5 years old). Any advice on how to...

Is it possible my 1 year old sexlink has gone blind? Over the past several weeks we have watched one of our hens behavior change. I would even say that two weeks ago my husband was convinced that she gone blind. I don’t believe him I went looking for every other possibility - sour crop...

Help! Help! My golden sexlink is about a year old. I believe she has a crop issue. I think that this has been building for a few days (3-4 days). Yesterday she ate a lot, but then distanced herself from the other hens. Not sure if she has been pooping or not. I gave her some water mixed with...

I have a 10 month old Barred Rock that is broody. I do not intend on having her hatch any eggs, nor do I have a rooster. Reading through the threads on how to break the behavior I have a question. 1. Is it best to keep her in the coop (nesting/nighttime area) or in the run (yard)? Thanks...

I grew up in the city and have always wanted to be a country girl. I have the kids, dog, cat and have added 5 chickens to our family. We have had them since last September. Fun and entertaining - they bring us laughs and joy, not to mention amazing eggs. But I have one that is sick and we are...

Hi! I grew up in the city and have always wanted to be a country girl. I have the kids, dog, cat and have added 5 chickens to our family. We have had them since last September. Fun and entertaining - they bring us laughs and joy, not to mention amazing eggs. But I have one that is sick and...

Hi all! I need help. I have a hen who is less than a year old. This past week, she is a little lethargic. I noticed the following: comb is not as vibrant, antisocial, not scratching for bugs, goes to roost earlier than the rest, pulsating rump and tonight we witnessed her having a liquid...