They are Araucanas. Would you suggest something else to feed them for now? In addition to the chickens I previously mentioned, I also have 6 Rhode Island Reds that are quite a bit younger and 4 that are a Sumatra/Hamburg/Brahma mix (3 of which are roosters and won't be around too much longer...
We live in north Idaho so winter can be pretty harsh. I haven't noticed their combs getting redder or bigger but I also didn't know to look out for that so I will keep a closer eye on it now. They do not squat when I walk up to them though. They have been on layer feed for awhile now too. I...
I have 2 Aruacana hens, 2 buff Orpingtons and an Amber White that are all about 5 months old. I assumed they would be laying by now but they aren't. Now that winter is approaching, do you think it is too late in the year for them to start laying? Will they wait until spring? I am new to raising...