Posts by Chica Lady

I have searched the yard thoroughly.  I do have dummy eggs in all the nest boxes, but they free range all day, so will they know?  The older hen that does lay, lays in her nest box.  will she be a good example for the...

Thank you for all the responses.  I think I will get some more hens.  I spoke with someone at TSC the other night, and he mentioned that I should wait until at least 9 months.  

my girls are 32 weeks old today.  and what about banties?  when do they start laying?  I have a couple banties that are 31 weeks old.

What can I do to get them to start laying???  Still no eggs, not even from the older hen that does lay.

Quote: Originally Posted by TurtlePowerTrav  I don't think it will KEEP them from laying, but it could add stress to the girls having that many suiters. And they will probably get bald backs from being mounted...

My question is "does having too many roos keep them from laying eggs"?    They only sleep in the coop.  They free range every day, all day.  They get feed 2X a day.  Everyone lives in harmony, except...

Quote: Originally Posted by BGinVA    Ya, but if my roo's keep it up, I'm gonna have ducken come next spring....

Quote: Originally Posted by cleopatra  My EE layed at 27 weeks.  My other EE is 24 weeks now, but I'd say she's at least another 3 weeks away.  My RSL is also 24 weeks - it should be any day now for...

My question is "does having too many roos keep them from laying eggs"?    They only sleep in the coop.  They free range every day, all day.  They get feed 2X a day.  Everyone lives in harmony, except for...

Quote: Originally Posted by StarLover21  I'm glad I'm not the only one who has reached the thirties What breed are yours? Mine isn't squatting or nesting either...although she is getting a bit red, so I'm hopeful....