- Feb 7, 2013
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We have (3) one year old Australorps that roam the backyard. One is currently tied up (not literally) with 9 babies she hatched a few weeks ago. I have noticed that one of the other hens has starting laying down alot and my daughter has nicknamed her "lazy pants". At first I just thought it was the normal progression of aging as I sit down alot more than I used to
. Recently I have also noticed that when she is walking around she often keeps her tail feather down. When she pecks at the ground she does the same thing. The other one has her tail "loud and proud" so I am not sure if I am dealing with an ailing hen or just a lazy one.
There are no other signs that I have noticed, but I wanted to check here for some advice! She is still laying and still comes running over when I am heading to the shed where their food is.
Thanks,
K
There are no other signs that I have noticed, but I wanted to check here for some advice! She is still laying and still comes running over when I am heading to the shed where their food is.
Thanks,
K
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