Ainslie Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 We picked up three hens last Friday (brand new flock, not introducing to any other chickens). They appear to be healthy: poo normal, crop fine, nothing stuck to their bum, appear to be eating and drinking fine. But they are really inactive. Today, two of them haven't left the coop apart from to have something to eat and drink this morning. The other is in the run but just sitting down. As I say, there's nothing physically wrong with them that I can see. On top of everything else, their feet look good, their eyes are bright. No sign of worms or lice or mites. Is this pretty normal behaviour when they're settling into a new home? Am I being an over-anxious new chicken mum? They do tend to come out of the coop when I go near to see whether I've brought them anything tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 As long as they are interested in treats and such, they are most likely fine and just adjusting. Once they stop eating/drinking or just sitting around fluffed up, you should get worried. How old are they? And what breed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
