Most likely. They are very savvy and prepared themselves for this eventuality. It was always comforting to me that I really saw none of that while Lilly was feeling ill. Either they believed she would be fine or are already prepared by designating Aurora to be next in charge.
Thanks! I was inspired.
These are all from Lilly's vet visits.
Mrs BY Bob has been known to sing to chicks.Its It's a lovely dignified version but Mrs. Bob's version was just hilarious
All of these are possible. I'm still not certain of what the relationships between everyone is. I'm still trying to figure the roosting out. It seems that Betty is spending every other night in each coop.I was thinking similar to @Shadrach s tribes when more than one rooster. in the tribe...each had 'their' hens within that tribe that they mated with, escorted, protected........though both 'groups' of hens mingled freely while out and about....it was more who had to 'run' for escort...and/or who had to provide look-out service when the group split into different areas (i.e. dust bathing and foraging) ?No? Not really sure, just pondering out loud.
I'm hoping it is something you can fix. I imagine a dislocated hip could be fixed (like in humans), but how to manipulate it properly??? And then she would need time to strengthen the ligaments/tendons so it doesn't happen again.
Sent a private message. Definitely interested in some eggs.
I hope this in rights itself. Maybe you could have a chat with @Shadrach or even Bob may have a suggestion, he was right about Tina's leg. She came out okay within five days
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