Elderly Hen

[thebirdgirl]

I have a 13 year old hen (the only one left from my original flock!) She is very easy going and sweet. Her eyes are cloudy and she seems to be going blind, and her feet have some arthritis. I notice her getting picked on by others sometimes and I am wondering if it would be a better idea to separate her. I don't want to stress her out by taking her from the nesting box where she has spent most of her time over the last several years, but I don't want her injured either. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you!

 

[sourland]

If/when the abuse becomes excessive, I'd move her and a calm companion to an adjacent pen.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

You should get some silkies for her and move them to their own pen or if she has any best freinds move them with her. Best wishes to you.

 

[Chickassan]

You've probably heard this a billion times before but wow that is one senior citizen you've got there.
I'm always amazed when one lives so long.

 

[thebirdgirl]

Here is Pablo, she is a Black Spanish hen. Hatched 6/12/2008!

 

[Chickassan]

What a beautiful girl!
If only we all aged so gracefully.