I already had an additional roosting area up high for last 4 that I lost but the new ones have not gotten the concept down. I have put them on but only in day light so I'm going to put them up there when it gets dark tonight.
All of the sudden my Welsummer began sitting on all the eggs within the nesting box. I think it was because I didn't collect for two days so she became broody. Read up on some material and began removing her from the box as well as all the eggs daily. Started enticing her with food outside...
So disappointing was looking forward to some green or blue eggs. Very handsome guy but not going to be able to keep. On 4 1/2 acres but I still back up to subdivision and afraid this big bad boy will be to loud.
After reading your info I think I was sent a cockatoo instead of a hen. Invoice reads female but I have been watching this one for quite a while. My Chicks are now about 10 weeks old and Buffy has been quite aggressive since day one. Seems to be maturing way faster than the rest. She is...
Very helpful and explains why Jasmine which has been laying early a.m. Decided to lay this afternoon. She's on a roll while her other sister just hangout and watch. They are very curious and occasionally walk in and out of the nesting box. I purchased them all when they were baby chicks perhaps...
New to the chicken world and can't believe how much I enjoy it. Just found first two eggs a day ago. Could of sworn they came from same chicken (Jasmine). Today found another from Jasmine. You go girl!