Thanks for the replies. I could see no signs at all on the hen, the stretching was a long shot. I had seen the do that before but not to that extent and with the death I thought "well maybe". I am keeping a close watch on the rest. If another one dies I will take it somewhere. thanks again for...
Found one of my laying hens dead under a bush, I let them free range. No blood no signs of anything wrong. I remember a few days ago several hens were acting very strange, laying on their side and stretching their one wing and leg out, then after a while the got up and all was well. No sing of...
Thanks for the response. I checked the house and the water was not even frozen, it got down to about 10 last night, so I guess I was worried about nothing. They are out now and having fun its in the upper teens. thanks again. kevin
I have read a lot of posts here about the cold snap, some with very cold temps don't do much others do. As a rule, if there is one. What is a reasonable temperature for the chickens, to let out. If its about 15 degrees, and protected from the wind? Is there some ball park figures so I know I am...
here in southern delaware, the health food store is selling certified organic eggs for $6.50 which I think is way out there, I am going to sell my organic for $3. I am hoping to get eggs soon about 4 months old now.
New to the site, I have 22 laying hens. I have searched the web for organic feed in delaware, the closest I have found so far is 5 hours away. If anyone has any leads let me know. thanks for the help.