Posts by Lyssa

Thanks for the reply.  I was thinking that I should, but then I didn't know if it would mess with the eggs if I made her move once a day.  I know that I'll feel better knowing once a day she walked and such.

Ok, so I started 8 eggs under my broody on Tues.  And, I have not seen that girl move since.  She is stuck tight on the nest.  Good, and I hope it lasts all the way through... but, here's my question.  Should I take...

Quote:Originally Posted by Nuzzy Having not mastered coop construction yet, most wild birds live in areas with rain and have to deal with it unsheltered.  I'd say the chickens are welcome to make they're own choice. ...

Quote:Originally Posted by ddawn I suspect that lack of animal protein contributes to this, too.  I've kept oyster shell out for them for ages, so when this started happening a few months ago, I checked and sure enough the feed...

Quote:Originally Posted by nonsuch Hi, I just checked this thread because I am having exactly the same problem! I have three French Black Copper Marans, that just starting laying about 3 or 4 weeks ago. So far (two are a month older...

We're starting a bigger coop this weekend, I can't wait to see more of you progress.

Blueberries, meal worms, earthworms, black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower seeds hulled, flax seeds, crickets, grasshoppers, and did I mention blueberries! 

Quote:Originally Posted by ROCKIN R FARM I am thinking of going to a pet store if I have time tomorrow and getting some meal worms for a treat.  I will just get a few to see if they will eat them before I start investing in...

Quote:Originally Posted by Miss Lydia Quote:Originally Posted by Lyssa I have a broody hen, so today I picked up some fertile eggs from a local person.  5 of the eggs have been sitting on her kitchen counter for a...

I have a broody hen, so today I picked up some fertile eggs from a local person.  5 of the eggs have been sitting on her kitchen counter for a week.  Then 3 eggs are from today.  I have put them all with the broody just...