Hi SD - So sorry to hear that you have had a traumatic time of things. With regard to Bella I think Karen has been spot on with her answer. It doesn't sound like sour crop - you would know with the terrible smell that comes with it. Sounds more to me like compacted. You say you have been giving Bel...

Hi SD, so sorry to hear you've had some bereavements I can imagine how dificult the last while must have been for you I replied to your post on the other forum, but I've read some posts about molases (or treacle) being quite good to get the digestive tract working again as well - maybe do a search ...

Mo wrote:Do you think massaging it gently would help?

Thanks for suggestion. I actually have been massaging it a little. She seems to quite enjoy it. Don't know whether it is making much difference but I will continue to do so.

I have a problem with one of my girls - Bella - I wanted to ask you about... About four weeks ago, I started to notice Bella drinking more and her poos during the day were soft - sometimes watery. I reduced vegetable and fruit treats in case this was the cause but it continued. I then noticed her cr...

Hi All, Back after a traumatic few months including three bereavements - and not the chicken kind. Hope you all had a good Xmas and Valentines and Easter :) I have a problem with one of my girls - Bella - I wanted to ask you about... About four weeks ago, I started to notice Bella drinking more and ...

Sorry to hear about Nettle's passing. Sounds like she had a great life and you prevented her suffering.

Sorry for your loss Bob. Your girls are lucky hens indeed. She will have died happy.

Wee lambs. I'm the same in winter - early to bed and, where possible, late to get up

Thanks Linda. They are Barnevelders - a Dutch breed.

bikesandbirdsbob wrote:Size does not mean much it is the air of which they carry it.
Bob

You are right there Bob.

My newbie bottom of the pecking order girl Bella also runs round the garden like a mad thing from time to time. A sight to behold. Glad Pokey has settled in.

Think you guys could be right about Matilda although if she is top girl she is doing so with stealth

Matilda is half the size of the other two but a confident little girl.

Two months after darling Florence died and new girl Bella was introduced to the flock things have finally started settling. Bella is bottom of the pecking order but is mostly acting as part of the flock and not hiding from the other two. Before Florence died she was definitely top of the pecking ord...

She had a fab home. I have no doubt she loved you as much as you did her. RIP Queenie. X

Cheshire Chick wrote:Fabulous photo's - what beautiful girls they are!!

Thanks CC.