Backyard Fowl Keepers

Hey everyone! Im a bit worried about my 9-month-old Black Australorp hen. For the past couple of weeks, Ive noticed undigested feed in her poop it looks kind of like mushy feed, not her usual droppings.

On top of that, her comb has gotten pale at the top, and shes been a lot less active. Shes ...

Could just be her personality! Some hens are extra feisty, especially if they're at the top of the pecking order. As long as she's not hurting her flock, she's probably fine.

Some birds seem to get stronger over time! Try trimming a bit more of their primary feathers, and if that doesn't work, consider adding an inward-facing extension to the top of the fence.

Hamburgs were escape artists in my flock. No matter how secure the run was, they found a way out. I spent way too much time chasing them back into the yard.