Hi, I have 4 R.I. Reds and 10 Barred Rocks who are 16 months old. 2 of my R.I.s have never gotten a full plumage of feathers on their backside above their tail. At first, I thought they were molting. Now I know that it's not normal. Some of the other hens are missing feathers under their tail...
I have a 4 week old chick that one of my broody hens sat on. I have 9 other hens and 14 other 13 1/2 week olds. When can I let Baby and Mama Hen out with the others? They are in the old coop/run which is located right next to the new coop with a shared range in between.
Hi my Name is Lori,
One of my hens went broody so I gave her 6 eggs to sit on and only 1 hatched. She is an awesome mother and the chick is only 2 -1/2 weeks old. They are in the old run by themselves and is seems that Mama wants to get out with the rest of the flock on occasion to forage...