I have a Sumatra that will not leave the box unless I lock her out. This has been going on since April! She has stopped laying so she isn't even sitting on eggs! Haven't tryed the ice. Do you think that would work or do I need a chicken shrink?
My top hen is pecking the feet of the other hens. I thought it was boredom because they couldn't get out because of the snow but the snow is finally gone and even though they are out, she is still pecking feet until they are bloody. I tried a head of cabbage. What next? I have her seperated and...
One of my hens is pecking the feet of the other hens until they are bloody. Maybe boredom as their range is limited because of the snow. Any suggestions to stop this behavior??