hen health

  1. MolliMonster99

    Prolapsed vent help

    Hi all! Back in March I got some new hens that hatched last November, making them 8 months old now! I got two gold dutch bantams and two polish bantams. One of my dutch bantams, Gertrude, has a prolapsed vent. I noticed this last night before putting the flock to bed. Her butt was covered in...
  2. G

    first time chicken owner

    hi, I am a 25f raising hens for the first time. I have four girls.. three as of last night. we had a very intense surprise thunderstorm come through and she seemed to have had a heart attack 💔. I'm devastated and having a hard time figuring out how to cope but am happy to be here and learn ways...
    • grumpylump24
    • Thread
    • backyard chicken backyard chicken safety chicken 1 year first time chicken owner grief hen health hen tips hens as pets loss of a chicken
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: New Member Introductions
  3. M

    Another new member

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I bought my first dozen chicks almost 3 years ago. I built a coop for them from some Home Depot plans and they have about a third of an acre to scratch around in. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? Due to a raccoon...
  4. kasfluv

    Splotchy white comb

    Any ideas? Henrietta just came out of the “broody breaker” and other than the white comb, she seems absolutely fine. Just not sure what this is!! The bottom pic shows her comb in its “normal” state - a healthy, beautiful red. The top shows what I am concerned about...... I love her and want...
  5. wthspirit

    Sad or sick hen?

    Suddenly over the past two days one of our Rhode Island Reds is laying around more appearing sad. Do chickens get sad or could she be sick? She is still eating and pooping seems normal. The roo has gone and pecked on her a couple of times but not frequently (perhaps trying to see what's...
  6. SweetE

    Being hen pecked!

    my girl is just laying down letting them peck her! Why doesn't she get tough and fight back?! I don't know why she's at the bottom but she's been bald for months now. What should I do? I want her to be pretty again and left alone. Otherwise she's healthy and a good layer. Any ideas why her skins...
    • SweetE
    • Thread
    • help needed hen health hen pecked scabs and fresh wounds mounting hens pecking order
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  7. Lazy Farmer

    How Long Can A Chicken Live?

    I hope this is the proper category for this particular topic. I have read a chicken could live up to 20 years in pristine conditions. Never would have believed it. Sounds a little absurd. Anyway, death and disease on a farm will desensitize you after awhile. You still have a small emotional...
  8. Christa9584

    Hen won't leave roost in the morning. Help!

    Hi Everyone! I am a very new chicken owner, my husband and I just bought a home and the hens came with it. We have since incorporated several new 4 month old hens without issue. They've been living together peacefully for about a month now. Reds, my RIR, and top of the pecking order Hen...
  9. Foristers

    Diagnosis Help Needed

    I went out to check food and water this morning and AmiJo, one of my top hens, was dead in the run near the fence. I have checked her for predator damage and have found none. I admit that a few other things have been going on lately that have caused temporary changes but given the odd mix of...
    • Foristers
    • Thread
    • bald on belly buff orpington diagnosis help egg bound hen health no feathers on belly oregano tea soft shell soft shell egg too much wheat
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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