our hens when on the perch have a tendency to peck at each others feet when trying to get the best spot in the coop at night. Ive watched it many times. maybe when they head to the coop. (as of this week around 7:00 to 7:15) you can see whose doing what.
Our chicken setup. Initially built the coop and run combined wanted to expand and let them free rang as much as possible. Had an issue with hawks in the Atlanta area (go figure) avian netting solved that issue to a large extent. Just didnt feel right not allowing them alot of room to roam...
first group of chickens (5) of them picture taken shortly before Ethel died of a fatty liver (Buff on the left) We have since learned about limiting fruit and other non feed related foods. Rhode island Red on the left (Gertrude) died of what we can only imagine a heart attack (feet...
Found our girl like this from a chicken attack. we have used vet-rx and neosporen on the wound but any attempt to reattach the skin has failed. Wrapping was a failure as she just shakes her head until it comes off. looking for solutions or course of action. She is inside the house in a...