I have a question for the experienced crowd.
I have a Barnie hen that was broody for about 10 days and I gave her 2 chicks. It took her a day or so to realize she needn't be broody anymore! But now she's doing all the Mom things .... except eating!
If I toss grain or BOSS or fruit/veggies on the dirt she'll eat. If I put those same things on a plate or bowl she'll ignore them, give a look and walk away. Her pellets she ignores regardless of where I put them, and same with fermented feed. Luckily the chicks aren't as picky and will jump in the feed bowl or go after pellets just about everywhere.
Have you EVER seen this kind of behavior before? I'm a bit worried because she's losing weight and obviously not getting good nutrition. Any suggestions are welcome.
I have a Barnie hen that was broody for about 10 days and I gave her 2 chicks. It took her a day or so to realize she needn't be broody anymore! But now she's doing all the Mom things .... except eating!
If I toss grain or BOSS or fruit/veggies on the dirt she'll eat. If I put those same things on a plate or bowl she'll ignore them, give a look and walk away. Her pellets she ignores regardless of where I put them, and same with fermented feed. Luckily the chicks aren't as picky and will jump in the feed bowl or go after pellets just about everywhere.
Have you EVER seen this kind of behavior before? I'm a bit worried because she's losing weight and obviously not getting good nutrition. Any suggestions are welcome.