My new Araucana bantam hen will not come out into the run.
I have a large tractor with an upstairs.
She is on her second day of not coming down.
I "put" her down yesterday and she didnt eat or drink, an walked back up the ramp a few minutes later.
Back ground...........I bought a pair ( her and a roo ) at the chicken auction Friday night.
Brought them home around 9 and put them in the tractor. No problems.
Yesterday her and the roo were the only ones who wouldnt come down.
I put her down, and tried to grab the rooster, but he got loose and flew the coop.
Havent seen him since the big tomcat chased him out of the yard and into the woods.
Could it be that she is missing her rooster?
Could it be that she is just not hungry?
I'm kinda stumbling around here, wondering why.
All the rest of the birds I bought Friday night are having no problems. I bought two pairs and two extra pullets.
Advice?
I have a large tractor with an upstairs.
She is on her second day of not coming down.
I "put" her down yesterday and she didnt eat or drink, an walked back up the ramp a few minutes later.
Back ground...........I bought a pair ( her and a roo ) at the chicken auction Friday night.
Brought them home around 9 and put them in the tractor. No problems.
Yesterday her and the roo were the only ones who wouldnt come down.
I put her down, and tried to grab the rooster, but he got loose and flew the coop.
Havent seen him since the big tomcat chased him out of the yard and into the woods.
Could it be that she is missing her rooster?
Could it be that she is just not hungry?
I'm kinda stumbling around here, wondering why.
All the rest of the birds I bought Friday night are having no problems. I bought two pairs and two extra pullets.
Advice?