Recent content by crazychickenldy

  1. crazychickenldy

    Light or No Light?

    Quote: that is one of the reasons I hv left the light on them 24/7, I was told it would keep them from molting, and they would lay better. So far I have had no issues with pecking. But the question is, is it healthier to turn off the light? I'm not sure. I know chickens are also creatures of...
  2. crazychickenldy

    Light or No Light?

    Thanks for all the input guys! Ill let y'all know if we decide to changee things up. The timer idea might be option. I am just ready for spring/summer when mother nature will take care of it! This icy mess here in ohio stinks!
  3. crazychickenldy

    What are your rooster's names?

    Kramer...because..well, look at the pic of him and figure it out. We are still trying to figure out what breed he is...no one else seems to know either!
  4. crazychickenldy

    Light or No Light?

    We keep a low watt light on our laying hens 24-7. They seem to do well, lay well, and are rather content with this set up. Does anyone else use a light on their birds 24-7? We were concerned that during the winter months, too much darkness might cause them to moult, or at least that is what we...
  5. crazychickenldy

    Research on Chicken Behavior tied to daylight and egg production?

    While chickens have been domesticated for thousands of years, their widespread introduction to other latitudes is still relatively recent, as speaking of animal evolution or adaptation. Most biologists place the chicken as an equatorial fowl, meaning daylight was fairly constant. Mankind took...
  6. crazychickenldy

    Research on Chicken Behavior tied to daylight and egg production?

    Mstricer, My intent was not to offend anyone, I simply wanted to convey that our birds respond well to what has been provided to them. They aree healthy happy and do not have issues sleeping. If the birds showed any indication that the light was not tolerable, I would certainly be the first one...
  7. crazychickenldy

    Research on Chicken Behavior tied to daylight and egg production?

    I can tell you that some chickens need 14 hours of light in order to lay well. This doesn't have to be daylight either. A 60 watt light is kept on in the henhouse 24-7 here. Also I have heard that roosters will stimulate egg production. Not sure of the science of it all, but please share what...
  8. crazychickenldy

    brooding plan

    Rentmecheap asked me to post this photo on his behalf.
  9. crazychickenldy

    Rooster in the Hen House...Yay or Nay?

    thanks sillychicken! I appreciate the info. Ill try to get a better pic of "kramer" but they move fast and its hard to get a good one..thanks again!
  10. crazychickenldy

    Rooster in the Hen House...Yay or Nay?

    By the way, and I thought I posted this last night, but I guess I didnt, If anyone can identify what breed he is by the pic, they will get a gold star!
  11. crazychickenldy

    Rooster in the Hen House...Yay or Nay?

    Quote: Awww. Thanks! He's a cutie. I can't wait to hear him crow!
  12. crazychickenldy

    Rooster in the Hen House...Yay or Nay?

    we aren't sure what breed he is. We picked him out of the bin at meyers hatchery..., isn't it? His name is Kramer lol as in cosmo. Thanks to y'all he will live a long and happy life!
  13. crazychickenldy

    Toulouse or Pilgrim?

    Is one breed better than the other? What are the pros/cons of each breed?
  14. crazychickenldy

    Rooster in the Hen House...Yay or Nay?

    Here is a picture of the saved rooster! Thanks everyone!
  15. crazychickenldy

    Toulouse or Pilgrim?

    I've decided to get 8 geese in the spring. I am getting 4 buffs, and 4 of either Toulouse or Pilgrims. We want to breed them for meat and general purpose. Any suggestions?
See more
Back
Top Bottom