thanks for the advice. Having lost 3 of our first 4 to predators I can't stand to think of introducing illness. Having such a small flock makes each one even more petlike.
Getting a new one treated for lice, mites, and such makes sense. I don't know if there is treatment/vaccine for...
A friend has a hen getting bullied by his 10 or so others. We have only 3 and could take her but I am so hesitant to rock the boat. Our 3 get along and range during the day; we have a small henhouse with covered pen which they like enough to hang out in even when not locked in.
But....I want...