Posts by proudchickiemom

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I just put down an entire bale of sawdust, then a thick layer of hay over that. My run was a swamp this morning. After the hubbs gets home from work, we are going to put a sloped tarp over the top to keep some of the rain out. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by math ace  Quote: Originally Posted by proudchickiemom  So how old are chickens when they molt for the first time? Mine are about 4-5 months, and we are coming up...

Quote: uote: Originally Posted by proudchickiemom  This what I have gotten from my gals since Monday.  They are all so pretty! Cant hardly wait for breakfast on...

So how old are chickens when they molt for the first time? Mine are about 4-5 months, and we are coming up on fall, Im worried if they start now, they are are going to freeze to death this winter...any answers?

This what I have gotten from my gals since Monday.  They are all so pretty! Cant hardly wait for breakfast on saturday!    

We have been getting eggs for 7 days now, and my Golden Sex Link has been laying every day for 7 days. Two of my other girls started laying as well. From left to right :RIR, GSL, mystery egg. They are so pretty, and I couldnt believe...

I caught my Golden Sex Link, (Goldie) laying her egg yesterday.  I figured out that she is the one that has been laying, 4 days in a row! I wish that my other 19 hens would start laying too! We want to have a big egg breakfast on...

Our first egg! No clue who laid it, but it sure is cute! I was so excited when I found it, I felt like I was watching one of my kids take their first steps

I have a 13-15 week old Buff Orpinton roo that I cannot keep.  He has a very sweet personality, and loves treats! He will eat right out of your hand.  I would like to trade for a hen that is around the same age as...