I recently got 2 adult silkie hens. I've been keeping them in a small pen separate from the rest of the flock for a few weeks. I've been finding one intact egg covered in the yolk of another egg repeatedly. I finally caught them in the act and discovered one is laying soft shelled eggs that...
I lost one of my six month old cherry eggers yesterday (egg bound I think) and I'm looking to replace her. There are four hens remaining and I am considering getting two adult silkie hens (wife wants something cute). Is it possible to integrate them? Who has done it successfully? Thanks in advance.
Hey all... I'm new to this.. I am putting the finishing touches on my coop for my 5 cherry eggers. They are nearly full feathered and I intend to move them out side in 2 weeks or so. I am hoping to avoid using electricity in the coop. The nearest electricity is 100 feet away so that giant...