Chicken Sulking

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Oakdalebirds

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Chicken Sulking
« on: November 05, 2010, 18:55 »
 ???Ok gang one of my girls(Blanche) has just gone through the year as second in command in the coop or as my OH called her " The Punisher" as when ever a hen needed to be told off she dealt the treatment out after a wink from Tia the boss, however now she is in the middle of a moult and looking very down with her self any ideas on how to add a little joy or dare i even say sparkle to her day ??
My Girls live in a good size coop with a large fixed run  and get to play in the field in the afternoon, But i just thought i would ask if anyone uses or has any suggestions regarding "Toys"etc

I have to point out im sane just wanted to ask

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8doubles

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Re: Chicken Sulking
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2010, 19:03 »
Live mealworms will cheer up any hen and give them a protein boost.

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Re: Chicken Sulking
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2010, 20:13 »
Hens can look really glum when they moult. Plenty of greens hung up to peck at always is a hit. Maybe a little warm porridge made with water and if you don't already some multivitamins and Apple Cider Vinegar (not the supermarket type buy it from a feed merchant) in their water.

Mirrors can be fun..like budgies have...

Logs to climb on/hop off etc although you say they have a field to play in and there is probably plenty to do there.

I hope she perks up soon. :)

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Oakdalebirds

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Re: Chicken Sulking
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 13:44 »
Thanks for the replies

sorry i was so long in getting back but work sent me down south (not quite for the winter) so have not had time to check this site.

She looks alot happier today could just be that im back as she's not to keen on OH  :D :D

Will place a mirror in and see what reaction i get ............... Camera ready


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