Posts by scratch'n'peck

When hens get past 2 years old they don't tend to lay every day.  Some breeds lay less than others as they age depending on breed.  I don't think it has anything to do with the rooster, especially if he has been around them...

I have noticed that birds of a feather flock together.  It sounds like my chickens mix together more than yours, but I've noticed that chickens of a similar color hang out together more.

Yes that is fine.  Most human first aid products are okay for chickens except the ones with benzocaine.

I'm happy your hen, Killer is all better and back outside hunting her prey.   I also like the reason you named you rooster prince.

I think most people who use nipple waterers use hose water.  I have refilled my regular waterers with hose water.

Hey, don't look at me like that for going around naked.  Blame the breeder.    But seriously some university agricultural programs are working on breeding featherless chickens for use in hot climates....

I suppose an egg kicked out of the broody's nest could explain that.     Every now and then an unusual egg, which is different than a spoiled egg, can occur.  I recently cracked open an egg with an unusually large...

It probably could be 10% of their diet to supplement protein.  But the layer pellets really are supposed to be nutritionally balance for laying chickens.

The larger comb is looking rather rooster-like, I must admit.  

Well, she is a determined broody!  Although it is not great for her to be broody for so long, you can see if you take her off the nest at least twice a day if she will eat and drink and stretch her legs for a while.  If she...