Posts by azulrooster

thank yo... hard for me to put them in a pot!

thank you for the reply!  

I live out west. We have Intermountain farmers associated  stores. I have been using their IFA chicken feed but am noticing a reduction in the amount of eggs laid. Has anyone used this product? How does it compare against other...

I  have white leghorns, rhode island reds and barred rocks. All of the girls are 3- 4 yrs old. Egg laying is not as high as when they were younger. Any comments on length of egg laying life is appreciated.

I use straw in the covered coop, but only dirt in the run  

I have 7 hens whch are housed in a coop 10ft long, 4 ft wide and 5ft tall. The coop opens to a run that is 20ft long and 15 ft wide. The run use to be way smaller, but I realized how much happier the girls seemed to be when I let them...

my white leghorns do that on occasion....not sure why

My Rhode Island RED was sick for 2-3 days. She seems fine now, yet doesn't appear to be laying. After the yellow discharge, not eating and low energy,,, no eggs.Thoughts?

Good news, upon further inspection, the yellow stuff was a broken egg. But still, she is very lethargic. Something is not right with her.

Hi;Need some guidance. I have a 2 year old Rhode Island Red hen that has become sick. She is displaying typical illness signs.. puffed up, doesn't eat, has yellow discharge in vent.Weather has been very wet and cold lately. Wondering if...