I have a problem with Ginger.
She is an older Red hen that has been part of the established flock for over a year now.
A few weeks ago, Ginger got out and did not return till next afternoon. She'd had a minor injury to her comb area and her left eye is closed.
Lately she has been totally ostracized by the rest of the flock; they would not let her off the roost ...even to get into the nesting box. I had separate food and water in the house for her.
Lately it's been so hot and still the others will not even let Ginger leave the house at all.
I had a separate chick house that I put her in this evening with her own food and water and hope this passes. Any thoughts or ideas as to why this has happened ?
She is an older Red hen that has been part of the established flock for over a year now.
A few weeks ago, Ginger got out and did not return till next afternoon. She'd had a minor injury to her comb area and her left eye is closed.
Lately she has been totally ostracized by the rest of the flock; they would not let her off the roost ...even to get into the nesting box. I had separate food and water in the house for her.
Lately it's been so hot and still the others will not even let Ginger leave the house at all.
I had a separate chick house that I put her in this evening with her own food and water and hope this passes. Any thoughts or ideas as to why this has happened ?
