Thanks for your reply. Her feathers were normal before, I’m not sure if she is still laying as I have several that lay the same color as hers. So I can’t be sure. But she is acting normal otherwise. I’ll try contacting the extension office as you suggested. Thank you.
I’m not sure she won’t let me catch her. She is quick! I’ll keep trying. Where exactly should I look to see them? This is the first time I have dealt with anything like this.
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