New Hens Acting Strange Any Ideas?

Understand flock dynamics, such as pecking order and territorial behavior. Share tips on training birds to come when called, return to the coop, and coexist peacefully.
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CoopAlchemist
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Re: New Hens Acting Strange Any Ideas?

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Did they have any vaccinations before you got them? Some diseases show up under stress if birds weren't properly immunized.
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FarmyardSage
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Re: New Hens Acting Strange Any Ideas?

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Were they housed with a lot of other birds at the show? It's possible they picked up something there.
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Re: New Hens Acting Strange Any Ideas?

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Sometimes birds just take time to settle in, but combined with the poop changes, I'd lean toward a possible infection.
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Re: New Hens Acting Strange Any Ideas?

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It could be respiratory-related. Do you hear any wheezing or see nasal discharge?
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