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Multiple of my chickens have bumble foot seemingly on both feet. This has never happened. Ive looked up what to do- but I'm unsure how to calm down the hen after they've been caught. Theres minimal space for them to be separated until they've healed and it will be quite a bit of money to heal...

Oh, believe me, I get it, and she's really young so it's weird, if it gets too bad It may be best to put her down. How is her behavior day to day? Is she socializing with the others, sleeping with them or sleeping in the same spot?

theyrte not that old, theyre 2yrs

How hot is it where you are? it could be from excess heat/ the other hens are chasing her away from the water. The yellow poop could be caused by her diet, ie high protein feed/ treats. This could be a circulatory issue but I doubt it because of her weird behavior. Do you have a vet near you? It...

This might sound silly, but how wide are your roosting bars? Maybe he doesn't sit on them comfortably.

So sorry to hear this. Lice could very well be an important factor. maybe even the only causing factor. The others in the flock could sense something is wrong and may exclude him. I know its a little late but have you cleared up the lice? How is he doing now?

I had a situation like this, its so sad. I had to separate one of the lowest hens on the totem pole due to injuries and drawing blood. If you had enough space in your coop making her her own mini enclosure would be amazing, provided her own feed, water, and nesting box. When I had separated one...

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For reference, I have no roosters and my flock is a little mix of breeds. One of my hens has started following me and I'm unsure of why but I know a few things it can't be. Its not because I have new food or fresh water, Its not because I have treats, shes not getting excessively pecked or...

Im new here, my name is Brandy, I'm excited to learn about my flock and grow them through here!