DITTO! In the same boat here. I went in as a Backyard Newbie. First did a lot of reading online before I jumped in.
1) I Read: that the Chickens would only cost $1 - 2.00 each. Of course that was for chicks. And not wanting to wait 6 months for eggs, I bought Pullets for $10. - $20.00 each...
My Leghorn gets all freakazoid when my Amerucana goes to lay in the nesting box.
Cant shut her up until I let her out of the run.
Im sure she thinks her buddy is missing, because as long as their together
they are calm, & quiet .
I am a backyard chicken owner.
Bought my first Rehomed 1 yr. old Amerucana. She has optimal conditions. Coop cleaned daily, laying food & treats. But never laid one egg.
My Leghorn has laid regularly 6 days a week.
I eventually sold the first Amerucana & got another 6 month old, that started...
I'm still new to this, but started out with 2 Hens. A 1 year old Amerucana & Leghorn.
They have a brand new Coop & are living in optimal conditions.
The leghorn is laying 6 out of 7 days.
The Amerucana has not laid for 1+month.
California weather has been sunny days & cool nights.
No other pets...
I am happy with the Crumbles. My 6 mo. Leghorn is Hyper, eats all day & lays daily
My 1 year old Amerucana is totally mellow, tame, eats as needed & does not lay at all.
If scratch is a treat, what is Mash?
Having a real hard time finding another pullet/Hen to buy.
Morgan Hill, CA.
I am currently feeding my Leghorn & Amerucana Laying Crumble
It has been suggested I use Scratch or Mash.
Should I use one, two, all 3? Or stay with my Crumbles?
Thanks for all the replys. I feel better now.
Guess I am used to my girls in their covered coop & run.
Always looking preppy clean, except during dry dirt baths.
If anyone knows anyone who sells chickens in the
Silicon Valley, CA. Gilroy to San Jose, I could sure use
some help.
Remind me to thank my girls for laying clean eggs in their nesting box.
I have read you should not wash until ready to use? I don't know the
rationale for this. Why would it make a difference if you wash upon laying
or upon use?
But being a retired nurse, there is no way that egg is coming out...
I only have a couple hens too.
All the dogs in the neighborhood bark a lot louder than my girls.
I have an Amerucana, & a Leghorn.
No early morning surprises