I have two production red hens (what feedstore called them) who lay pretty brown eggs. Occasionally, an egg will have small reddish-brown spots on the shell. Any ideas the reason this occurs?
Many of you might have seen the June post and some subsequent updates on our pullet, Gretl, who was mauled by a dog, and survived to become our treaured house chicken.
She is now at the age when she could start laying, and I have been concerned because she has some permanent neuro issues. About...
My 3 hens are approximately 26 weeks old and have not layed yet. Hot, hot summer weather is going now. Should they start soon? Should I be feeding oyster shell? I read not to start layer feed until they start laying..words of wisdom greatly appreciated!
Hi fellow chicken enthusiasts,
I posted for help before I did the introduction, so apologies and here goes!
We are "two broke girls" LOL who live on horse property (too small to be called a farm) in a rural area outside of Phoenix. Hot, hot, hot here - only 108 predicted today LOL!
We...