My Plymouth rock, who is about 8 months old, has developed a bad limp in both legs. Spends most time sitting with feet in front of her. Cannot get into nesting box. Seems fine in every other way...eating well, laying well, clean, healthy looking, involved with house mates, etc. Was told this...
I'm wondering how your RIR is doing? I am new to chickens and just lost a RIR three days ago. About 3 weeks ago she started limping. I, too, inspected her leg only to find nothing. She also was healthy, eating and responsive. Nothing seemed wrong other than the limp. Three days ago I went...
I am a new chicken owner. I have (had) four 7 month old hens, 2 Rhode Island, 2 Plymouth Rock. We got them as chicks and they just started laying eggs. All seemed fine, all are fat, healthy looking, beautiful, shiny feathers, great appetite, etc. A few weeks ago I noticed one of the reds had...