Recent content by Greyflower72

That’s what I was thinking it was. Just hadn’t realized they would do so without eggs. 😆 yes I’ve been making sure she gets out a couple times a day to eat and drink. I’ll also make sure she has time to eat without the other hens bothering her. She’s lost a little weight but nothing seems to be...

I had a hen that took almost a month to completely recover from an illness. How long has it been?

I have a naked neck pellet that’s been laying in a nesting box with no eggs. She’s stopped laying all together. She seems broody but there’s no eggs! 9 months old Was laying fine for about 2 months No eggs for 2 weeks now Warm climate so no cold or light issues Lower on the pecking order No...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I really appreciate it. I stopped worrying but set up my backup plan just to be sure… I went ahead and opened my tractor which has roosting bars in it. Him and a few others decided to switch so he’s not alone anymore. 😊 the 20-30 temps start Friday so good thing

Thank you so much! That’s what I was going to do but wasn’t sure if it was the correct approach. I have a wooden box that I use for a brooder. I was going to move her to the box and once they hatch open it. This way she’s not bother while brooding but able to take the chicks out when she’s...

Glad I found this thread. We’ve decided to let our broody birds hatch some eggs when it happens next. I wasn’t going to separate at all except for the 21 day hatching. Than just open her little brooding box made specially for this purpose to give her space, quiet, and peace while she hatches. I...

Yes I think you might be right… his body type and ear color match. He a beautiful bird. Thanks for that bit of information. Still rather new to chickens.

There are 15 hens. I bought them because i wanted a few more hens of a different breed & I had people (family/friends) who wanted chickens but didn’t have the time to raise them from chicks. I won’t be keeping them much longer. I will be left with 2 roosters in about 2-3 weeks. They’re all from...

I have some new birds (most Roos) that I’ve introduced to my flock. Bought them straight run so get what you get Anyway, there’s one roo that the others seem to be excluding when roosting at night. It’s a new thing. He was fine but this week he started roosting by himself away from the flock...

I’ve had the same issue with some of eggs too. All the hens are healthy and free rangers. They didn’t smell bad just really thick. They taste fine.

I just started raising chickens! Fell in love with the giant breed. I have one with my reds and she’s about 9 months old. I liked them so much I ordered 6 more. But I got straight runs and I’m having a hard time with determining if they’re pellets or cockerels (12 weeks old now). I know for sure...

No she was not vaccinated. Completely organic/pasture raised. There’s no swelling or discoloring that I can see. I also felt gently along her leg into the feathered area to see if she would respond to pain or if I could feel anything. She does curl her toes in and lifts her leg. Wasn’t aware...

I have a hen about 9 months old that woke up this morning limping. I’ve washed and checked her feet and legs for injury. There is nothing visible at all. Husband and I separated her in a cage within the large pen (keep pecking in line?) with her own water, feed and fresh pine shavings. Does...

I was wondering that too! 😆We’ll, it’ll be awhile but we already have an incubator for when we’re ready. Research says roosters aren’t fertile until around 6 months. I’ll make sure I post some pics. 😊

I love to bake! I bake bread regularly instead of buying it. I’ve never made a Boule. I’ll have to try it. I do t usually have an issue anymore making bread. It’s kinda second nature now. The thing that was the hardest for me to learn when starting was knowing which types have more sticky dough...