One secluded chicken

[libertybellnky]

I have 6 layers, 3 Rhode Island Reds and 3 Plymouth Rocks. They've been together since I picked them up as one day old chicks. Just recently, one, Henrietta, has stayed away from the others. She doesn't run to the gate for treats, or any of the other behaviors they have established. She doesn't seem unhealthy in any way, and I know she is eating, as I have watched her. When I go out to collect eggs, she is just sitting by herself. Is this an indication of anything bad?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. How old are your birds? Birds in molt or those not feeling well will hang by themselves often. Sometimes there's a bottom bird that doesn't have friends she feels safe with so they stay away from the group. I would spend so time observing her to see if she's being picked on or if she's acting odd or unwell.

 

[libertybellnky]

Thanks. My girls are less than a year old. There is no evidence of her being picked on, as we have a very weak pecking order.

 

[libertybellnky]

Thanks. My girls are less than a year old. There is no evidence of her being picked on, as we have a very weak pecking order.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would guess than that she's not feeling well. We have had drops in temperatures here that will cause some birds to huddle or look off for a week or two before they get used to it. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about.

 

[libertybellnky]

We have also had quite a drop in temp, I hope that's all it is.

 

[chickens really]

Drops in temps can stress out Chickens.....Usually that is when they show symptoms of disease they carry........

Try closing up the coop for a few days and add some grower feed to the mix for added protein.....


Cheers!