Posts by mgarrett

Somehow I am just now seeing your response to this! I apologize for not getting back to you- I thought no one answered! I'm in Montgomery County, so we're practically neighbors. I have 2 Buff Orpingtons and 1 SLW. I should've thought...

I didn't want to force my girls to lay through Winter, so I've been eggless for a few months now. Needless to say- I'm dying for my girls to start laying again.   I know it won't be anytime super soon, but for those of you...

Hey guys,   I know I'm a little late on this thread, but I came across it while trying to do my own research for layer pellets vs. layer crumbles- deciding what's best for my new layers.   Came across this website,...

Finally got my first egg today!! It was one of my BO's that layed it, and it's just perfect. Just like Christmas morning! I can't wait for more!

Lizanne, way to go! I'm so jealous. I wish I could join you in the first egg count. These are also my first chickens ever, so the suspense is killing me.   Lizgarf, mine are about 22 weeks also, and mine don't seem quite that...

Finally! Thanks everyone! Theoldchick, thanks so much for the pictures. They actually helped a TON. I thought my girls' combs and wattles were fairly large and red until I realized how large and red they actually get....

Hey all,   I have 3 girls that are all about 20 weeks old (2 buff orpingtons and 1 SLW), but no eggs yet! I have read a number of other threads describing egg-ready behaviors (squatting, squawking, red comb and wattle, etc.)....

Quick question-   I know that you start chicks on starter feed and at around 18-20 weeks or so you can move them to layer feed; however, what exactly is the difference in starter and grower feed? I hear a lot of talk about...

I've read on some other websites where people have used mulch in the bottom of their coops and/or runs for composting purposes. Basically, turn the mulch (they say it also helps the smell), and eventually just use it for soil or retire...

I was wondering if it is necessary to have feed and water available to the chickens inside the coop at night?   My feeders are fairly large and really just seem to take up too much room inside the coop that is only built for 3...