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My 18 Barred Rock hens finally started laying and they had worked up to an average of 11 eggs a day. Now I am only getting 4 to 6 a day. No eggs are in the run that I have found. Shouldn't they be producing at least an egg per day? They all look healthy. I've never had this many hens at...

Thanks so much for replying. I will practise patience! LOL!

Does heat affect when my girls will start laying? They are 22 weeks old. Our temp highs here in my area of Texas is hitting 100 - 103. Will that make a difference? Only one hen has developed a nice comb and wattle. My girls are Barred Rocks. I have 18 hens and no one is laying. They are...

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I'll work on the pattern this weekend and see if I can actually do a hex. I won't sign up if I can't master the pattern.....I'll be back to sign up if I'm successful. Thanks for all the info.

A friend was reading a book and sent me an email about a section in the book. "There were a few paragraphs where the author described how to properly introduce new chickens to a brood. She said you have to introduce the new chickens at night, while the other chickens are sleeping, or else the...

A couple more questions....what type of yarn should be used? I have lots of bright 4 ply, Red Heart yarn....would that be acceptable? Or do you usually want some other type of yarn? I found an easy pattern on Lion Brand's website that I should be able to do. Also, what do you make with the...

I'm new to BYC and being involved with posting things. I'm sure there are others out there like me. I need some more info about this.....how does it work? Is there a pattern available? Could you give me more info? I enjoy crocheting but have never been involved in any kind of swap.

Welcome! This is a great place for learning all about chickens. I'm a Rookie to raising chickens as well.....they are really interesting critters.

Is there something wrong with my chickens - they don't seem excited about any of the food treats I've given them. I had never offered them treats until I started reading this forum. I gave them watermelon, apple pieces, and green beans and some rabbit pellets that are alfafa........they did...

Hi! I'm a new member. I live in Poteet near San Antonio.

Hi! I joined last week after reading a lot of info to help me with my chickens especially how to have them survive the heat we are experiencing (temps over 100 degrees!). I've never raised chickens before so this is all new to me. I have 6 Rhode Island Reds - all pullets (I think - I don't...