marmite+toast Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 After losing a chook a week ago, we bought two new ones to join our remaining flick of two. Brownie has enjoyed four days of mercilessly bullying and chasing the new girls but this evening I noticed she has become very quiet, finding places to roost instead of pottering in the garden, and hiding under a bush at bed time. I managed to get hold of her and found her crop pretty much empty (perhaps a little fluid, but not enlarged or smelly breathed) she took two days off laying when the new girls arrived, but has since given us her daily egg ( though much smaller than usual) So, looking for some advice as to what to do, is it possible that it is just the stress of the new girls arriving? Should I tempt her with treats tomorrow, or just stick to pellets? Having lost my old girl only a week ago I'm feeling really stressed at the prospect of another poorly girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Yes, I would try and tempt her to encourage any appetite, also Nutri-drops are great for perking up and boosting a poorly one. As is a good tonic (like life guard) in their water, that will be good for all your girls new and old a like Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
