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My Delaware hen went broody so I put 6 TJ fertile eggs under her. I put them under her June 12th. I guess they might hatch July 3rd. I don't want to get my hopes up, thought. I tried candling some of them using a flashlight but I can't tell anything. My hen looks content.

How many grams per egg are you talking about? My chickens will be a year old May 31st, so I am curious about whether their eggs will get bigger. My chickens range from 54 - 69 grams depending on which one.

Very pretty chickies! So far I have resisted chicks this year, but pix like that make it hard!

We have a 4 x 4 coop that is about 2 1/2 feet off the ground. The "feed station" is attached to the legs of the coop on one side. We just have to lift the lid to get to the feeder and waterer and it can't rain on the food.

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SkySchazade, thanks for the info!

Is this where I can ask about composting chicken manure with Thoroughbed wood chips? I put some in an old plastic trash barrel about 3-4 months ago. Added some water now and again. When and how can I use it? I am growing some green beans (just sprouted) and probably a tomato plant this...

Would a little sugar in the water help?

My daughters spent a summer or so being a "mother's helper." They played with the little kids while their mother was there. This freed up mom to do stuff around the house without having to stop every few minutes to get a snack, pick up after, etc for the kids. Babysitting, light cleaning are...

We started our flock of 5 last year. We are very happy that we did. How many hens do you plan on owning? We have plenty of eggs with 5 hens - enough to share with neighbors once in a while. Our Buff Orpington has been a sweet bird and our Delaware has been laying the largest eggs. The Welsummer...

Can't you report them to the authorities? Animal rescue should help them! How awful!

Very sweet! Thanks for sharing.

booker81: I read your link and it sounds like a processed bird shouldn't be thrown in the refrigerator right away. Is that right? I have never processed a chicken before but I am reading about it because I am interested in maybe doing it one day. I am the type of person that wants to refrigerate...

Here is a link to toxic plants for poultry to make a quick check on plants you are thinking about: http://www.poultryhelp.com/toxicplants.html

Are you planning to put chicks and ducks together?