It upsets my stomach to think that people will buy livestock and feed it take care of it and then not protect it,,NO ONE should ever own animals or chickens they aren't will to protect.It irks me to think that the LAW MAKERS break laws themselves everyday,but when it comes to you & I we are...
But the eggs are very small,I am sure its since its their first eggs,Out of 12 hens all the same age only 2 are laying.Wonder why that is? Barred Rock and sex link hens are what I have.Larry
If you have trouble with Fox or coyotes killing your chickens I can advise you on the trapping methods as I do a lot of trapping during the winter,also come visit my Fox and Coyote trappers forum at address below,sincerely, Larry
http://s3.excoboard.com/CoyoteRedFoxTrappers
I had Chickens years ago,I live on the farm and love chickens.It is wonderful to have chickens again.I have 6 Sex link Girls and 6 Barred Rock Girls.No roo's yet but I plan on getting one.Looking forward to this forum,thanks already for the great welcome!! Larry