Recent content by MrsA510

Not 100%. Assumed due to symptoms and that it was 100+ and really humid.

Hi Everyone, I lost my 4 wk old Lavender Orpington due to heat stroke yesterday. I was checking on them regularly, but I didn't catch it in time. When I found her she was panting, breathing heavily and limp. I immediately got her to drink some water and was about to dunk her, but it was too...

I"m in northern California and we are getting 10 hrs of sunlight (7am-5pm). I will try putting a light in the coop to add a few extra hours of light. Thanks for the suggestion!

I would say between 3-5 weeks. Non are squatting or showing interest in the nesting box.

They are so very pretty! Hope we both have fresh eggs soon! They are so very pretty! Hope we both have fresh eggs soon!

They have been on layer feed since they were about 22/23 weeks old. They are out of food, so I will go back to the grower food. Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it!

Organic layer feed, organic scratch, healthy table scraps and weeds. I also offer crushed egg shells.

Most of the time I don't let them out of their coop/run until after 11 or so. Some days I don't let them out at all. Tried that for 3 days in a row last week and still no eggs.

Hi, I've done a fair amount of research on this topic and I've been patient... but I finally have to ask. When are my chickens going to lay eggs??? They are 29 weeks old (7 months) and all have a red comp and waddle. I have 1 Welsummer, 1 Light Brahma, 1 Silver Laced Wyandotte, 1 Cochin...

Hi, We are going camping during Memorial Day weekend (3 days). My chicks will be 5 weeks old. How can I leave them? Have a neighbor come by a few times a day? Hire a pet sitter? Will they be in the coop by then without a heat source? I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a heat lamp on while...

Hi, I am starting my flock this April. I am planning on only getting 4. I've narrowed it down to the following breeds. Most important is that they be friendly. My son is 2.5 and they will be free range in our backyard. I also want good variety in appearance. I'd like them to all look...