Thank you, these are all great suggestions! I am going to wait a bit longer before I feel inside for an egg…but I have checked her for mites, lice, and other ick. So far so good, although silkies are a LOT harder to get down to their skin thru the fluff! :-) She are her treats like a normal...
She’s definitely not puffed up nor does she seem to be showing any signs of not feeling well. I brought her in and she’s quite fascinated by the living room 😁
Yes, exactly! I will definitely keep a close eye. She is the one my daughter wants to show in 4-H...ugh, so of course she acts ill all of the sudden. She's the sweetest little girl. :(
Thanks, I just might! She just seems sort of out of sorts. She doesn't show any signs of stress though! No panting, no pacing, nothing...just wants to sit. She did jump up to eat treats and drink water, so I saw that as a good sign.
Okay, I am new to chickens and don’t know exactly what chicken behavior is normal and what is concerning yet. I have a Silkie that is about about 6.5-7 months old and so I know they are getting close to egg laying age. The one I’m concerned about is out in the run and spending a lot of time just...