JenJohno
Hatching
Liverpool lady here - Hello fellow chicken owners! I am brand new to looking after chickens, a week ago I got a Warren hen, a Blackrock Hen and and White Sussex hen. My fiancé built the most amazing coup and they are treated like Queens. But, Lady GaGa who is the white Sussex has been coughing and has raspy breathing. Her Poops are also very runny. I have been feeding them pellets which is left in their coup in a feeder but I've also been feeding them natural yoghurt with sunflower seeds for breakfast. I feel like they all hate me to be honest! The Blackrock won't come near me, the white Sussex eats out of my hand but will not let me touch her. I can pick up the Warren but I can tell she doesn't want me to. Only the Blackrock lays eggs, weve had 4 eggs off her which is quite good considering she's only settling in. All 3 are between 5-6 months old. My fiance wants to take the Sussex back to the farm because she is sick, but I really like her. Can anybody help and give me any tips?? Thank you in advance!!! Jen xxx
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Jen 
She could have a respiratory infection with the rattling you can here. Depending if it's viral or bacterial you may need antibiotics for her. I would seperate her as this will more than likely spread to your other girls. As for your girls not liking you this is just because they are new to you. They can take some taming but slow and steady works well. Feeding them treats and sitting in with them helps. Not all chickens like to be held or picked up. I have some flock members who love being held and to sit on laps. I even have a couple of pirate parrot ones who love shoulders. Others are not so fussed and like to keep themselves to themselves. I would just give them more time.
