Posts by Pullet Surprise

Quote: Originally Posted by midnightroo  Quote: Originally Posted by stonykill    the whole previous discussion always gets me. Here is why. People tend to try to humanize chicken behavior....

That would have been a problem ....not a good thing. At least it was a laying problem and most likely would have caused the demise of the hen.

Depending on the point at which the eggs are developing...having many eggs in them signifies a problem with the hen's egg laying system.  Some breeds/hens take longer than 25 hours. It's all based on hormones

I does sound like it may be a dietary problem...I buy the crushed oyster shell (they look like little rocks) and just offer it in a separate container that they can get too whenever they want. They know what they need. If yours are...

Quote: Originally Posted by D Ray  I think it takes 21 days for a chicken make a egg. Could be stress from moving. The eggs they laid were already started.    Can any one back this idea...

Quote: Originally Posted by armorfirelady  Quote: Originally Posted by Pullet Surprise  Take heart! Spring is on its way, we (the chooks included) are already eating a bit of the kale,...

Quote: Originally Posted by armorfirelady  Delisha loving the pics of ur new chicks. Mumsy your silkies are beautiful !! I am starting to see my beets,kale, and a few other veggies peak thru in the garden. Even the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mumsy  Catdance Lavender Silkies in the lavender pansies today.   Little one. I believe this is a pullet.       Bigger...

OMG!!! It just doesn't pay to be off the internet for a few days....FINALLY caught up, but that involved soooooo much skimming! All I can say is WOW! So much of interest going on....welcome to all the new people, Aoxa, Henry is sure a...

Quote: Originally Posted by loanwizard  Quote: Originally Posted by Leahs Mom  Question for EVERYONE:   What do you do to prepare your hen house/coop when a tornado...