Silkiecyddles, I said earlier she was out & about with the other girls. Now she's nesting again in another's nest. The person at the local farm store said to separate her from her environment & routine for a few days, but to keep her close by the others. In other words cage her outside the...
Thanks again Silkiecuddles. I covered her loft nest area yesterday evening. For the first time in about a month, she was out with the other hens this morning. Of course she had a little arrogant air about her. Sitting on the highest perch in the outside run area and prancing about. But she was...
Originally Posted by trinityhens View Post
Thanks. That was my thought as well. I am not sure she's getting enough to eat or drink. I've gone back to work and am unable to check her during the day like I used to. I will put a door over her nest area. She's pretty persistent. If anyone...
Thanks. That was my thought as well. I am not sure she's getting enough to eat or drink. I've gone back to work and am unable to check her during the day like I used to. I will put a door over her nest area. She's pretty persistent. If anyone else has any thoughts on this I would...
I've got a 7 month old hen who started laying eggs at 5 months. About 3 weeks ago she stopped laying. She's also the only one who goes high to lay in the coop. She's always in "brooding behavior". I never see her interact with the others. Anytime I go check on her she's always on "the nest"...
I've got a 7 month old hen who started laying eggs at 5 months. About 3 weeks ago she stopped laying. She's also the only one who goes high to lay in the coop. She's always in "brooding behavior". I never see her interact with the others. Anytime I go check on her she's always on "the nest"...
So sorry to hear about that. I am so sorry for your loss. We only allow ours to free range when we are in the yard. We try to let them roam at least 3-4 days a week at least for a couple of hours and offer them fresh food and greenery while they are in the protected area. The protected area...