I just noticed this bump on my americauna hen's foot, and not quite sure whether it needs treatment and what that treatment might be. She's behaving normally, no limp, just the bump. The bump itself feels firm. Based on photos around here and internet of bumblefoot, I'm not sure that's it, as...
Hello - One of our 3.5 year old buff orphington hens has recently started acting quite strange. A couple days ago, I noticed she didn't exit the coop when I opened the door to the run (usually she bursts out with the others to try to get morning bugs/worms first). That day she sat alone at the...
There's been an egg eating mystery the last couple of weeks. Once every 2-3 days, there will be signs of an egg being eaten. We've tried golf balls, but we have a Buff Orphington who is prone to broodiness - once the balls are inside, she won't leave the nest box. Quite the conundrum.
So...