I have 7 laying hens; 1- Leghorn, 2-barred rock and 4-buff Orpingtons. All are 1 year old. All are not laying everyday. All feel like skin and bones. Their breast bone sticks out. Can't feel any meat on the breast. Their appetite is good and very alert. I feed them 1 cup of corn everyday along...
Can you tell the difference between male and female Domineckers when their only 3 weeks old by the shade of color of plumage?
I've been told thats how you'll know what you have. Is this true or not? Thanks for any help.
What is the standard rule, if there is one, on how much feed to give? I have 4 roosters and 6 hens that I feed 50 lbs a week. Doesn't this sound like too much? I love raising and getting the fresh eggs from these chickens but this is not cost effective. Any suggestions appreciated.
I have small flock of Buff Orpington hens with 1 rooster. Earlier in this week I had a hen that just wasn't acting right: walking slow and looked like a little stiff and her legs also had a light bluish tint. The next afternoon she was laying down and wouldn't get up when I walked in with feed...