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Hi BYC. I have moved quite a bit professionally but have semi-retired here in East Texas. Raising RRs for eggs and pullets for sale along with plans for forest raised pork on 25 acres.

They have been confined to the coop and small run until just a week ago. As you suggest I will close the gate for a few days. Early egg laying is not a big deal for me, I just was wondering if a 6 week difference was normal. I didn't expect them to lay all at once but I have yet to get a normal...

Hello BYC. Been a while since I had chickens and quite a while since I have posted here. I have 15 Ideal RR hens hatched March 24th. I got my first little egg July 31st at 18 weeks and a few days. The next week I got 6 eggs then none for 4 days. Since then they have laid anywhere from 2 to 5...

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Yes,I just cover them with a towel for darkness. That is oatmeal, cheap, wally world oatmeal. AllI have ever tried but I think I will try the chick starter, Thanks for the idea,

I went to U-tube to learn what I needed and got my start from my local Petco.

They are in a brooder

LOL. What do you suppose they eat when a broody hen shows her chicks around the barnyard? They are chickens and I agree they need a balanced diet but these mealworms fill the protien side nicely.

Mealworms are a nutritious meal for the brand new chicks, after a few days old they know the drill.

I set about 30 barred rock, did not count exactly. Was supposed to set on Monday but had to work late. I will get a count when I turn again.

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First egg of 2012 after 3 weeks of artificial lighting coming on at 4:00am. Its about time!