Yes, she's not panting. I have a few water/food stations set up. I will continue to monitor her. So far, she's better. Her feathers are still raised though. Thank you 😊
She laid an egg yesterday while panting, but she wasn't panting all day. She ate, drank water, and acted as usual. The other hens pick on her at times. I deep-cleaned the coop and laid fresh bedding. Any thoughts?
I saw her in the nest box yesterday, but by the time I checked again, other chickens had laid eggs in the box, and I can't be sure if this particular hen laid an egg.
She is walking around, but not clucking more than usual. I will monitor more closely tomorrow.
I am new to chicken keeping; this is my first flock. The hens are 8 months old, already laying eggs. The one hen has had her neck feathers up for at least 3 days and started panting today. The weather is not hot or humid. I don't see evidence of mites or lice. Someone said to me that she could...
First eggs 🥚 by a hen of my first flock of 7 hens. I'm not sure which hen laid the eggs. They are 17-18 weeks old. I've been feeding them grower feed for the past month. Should I start them all on layer feed? Or wait another few weeks. Any other tips for me to know?
Should I be concerned about this hen's comb? She is (I think) a Rhode Island Red and 15 weeks old. I'm new here and a new chicken mom. I appreciate your help.