Pictures? Unlikely but is it possible you have a very slow maturing roo?
In any case, it is certainly possible for a hen to never lay due to some issue or another. If you are happy to keep her anyways then just enjoy her, otherwise eat or rehome her with full disclosure. Either way nothing you...
And while you're waiting to make a decision, don't be afraid of her, don't let her on you and if she attacks hold her down and peck her with your fingers with a decent amount of force. Obviously you aren't trying to hurt her but you are trying to get the point across, repeat as needed
As I said...
Mites, lice, injuries, anything out of the ordinary. Also observe her to see if she's otherwise acting normal. In all likelihood she just has a bad attitude that has only become apparent now but it's good to rule out medical issues as a cause before culling her
Very well written article! I agree with your hot takes
Also for the grit, I just put half a handful on a can and let them peck at it. If they get it on the floor not a big deal as they can scratch it up and such a limited amount helps prevent chicks from over consuming (which can rarely happen...
Do a health check on her but you may end up having to cull her. I've had success with getting a less aggressive hen to leave me alone (she was only biting when I got close and not hard) but her behavior is far more extreme and could end up hurting someone
Thankfully extreme human aggression in...
Main reason for me is I don't believe in medicating without a reason. Giving antibiotics excessively is how we've wound up with antibiotic resistant bacteria after all. Aside from that the medication in medicated feed only slows cocidiosis, it doesn't prevent or cure it. Your birds can still get...
Nah, the breeds I want are all common enough and/or easy to get from a hatchery
I also prefer not to add anything but day olds or hatching eggs due to biosecurity concerns
Keeping the brooder clean and most importantly dry does far more to prevent coccidiosis than feeding medicated feed and some breeds, namely silkies shouldn't be fed medicated due to it blocking thiamine 'cause they're genetically more prone to vitamin deficiencies. Idk if seramas are too or not...