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What Ever You Do, Please Don't Bust My Bubbles!!!!

Update: After doing a little research we learned that the heaviest Chicken egg entered into the Guinness Book of World Records is 5.6 oz. It was laid from a chicken in Russia back in 2004. Our Buff Orpington egg weighed a whopping 6.2 oz at our local post office today. Note: There is another...

We haven't weighed it. The hen that laid it is one of our Buff Orpongton's. Our hens are pretty big. Here is a pic of them next to a five gallon bucket.

Seven out of nine of our Buff Orpington's laid eggs yesterday and one of them was definitely an overachiever. LoL!!!!. II

After our chicks reach 6 months old, we switch from 20% crumbles and feed: Laying Pellets (16 to 20%) - We keep Laying Pellets Available 24/7 and Chicken Scratch - in small amounts - Scratch is fed only as a treat. (We fill a 16 oz cup daily and feed 10 to 12 mature birds)

Hello Goldenseabright, You can replace your roosters right away, but I wouldn't save any of the eggs for two weeks. I believe temperament is hereditary and your hens can still be fertile from your mean Rooster for a couple of weeks after he is gone. I think you asked about the Buff Orpington...

Sorry to hear about your chicken troubles. We had our fill of the wet/dry fowl pox last year (2013), we lost maybe 15% of our flock. Knock on Wood, in 2014 we have lost less than 1% due to any kind of illness or accident. This kid of stuff comes and goes. On the bright side, the birds that...

If I may suggest, go to a show and get a feel for how its done. You can ask questions to the exhibitors and you will find that most chicken people are happy to answer your questions. LoL!!!

We haven't ever shown Silkies, but i'm sure its a lot like showing every other breed. You preparation is mostly done before you get there. Your bird is placed in a cage for the judge to stop and take your bird out and look it over to compare it to the other birds. I would suggest bathing your...

What kind of chickens will you be showing?

Good Job. I love the Design. The Fiberglass screen material sounds like a great idea.

Good Job. I like the Design.