Recent content by farmerOwl

they dont crow in the morning do they?...that would explain it.

holding them by thier body, letting the legs hang free seems to work really good. Its not recomended to hang a chicken upside-down as this can kill them. The legs hanging free keeps them from trying to fly out of your arms. Good luck!

My Silver Laced Wyandotte started right at 20 weeks.......

Could be any day now! Some chicks mature a bit faster than others, but all 4 of mine started laying within1 week and a half, all just at 5 M.O.!! Keep a good look out!

congrats!

thanks again everyone! @Upcycled, thats some funny stuff! i would do the same thing....sorry, you didnt like the looks of them so, too bad, go get some store bought hormone laden "pretty" white eggs...

Great! Thank You very much hcppam!! I thought it would be safe, but just wanted to check with my fellow chicken owners. Guess i can start getting my stuff ready now....after i get someone out of the blueberry bushes again...

Hello all. I have a quick question.... I am going to be leaving town for 4 days and was wondering if any eggs laid while i am gone will still be safe to eat when i return. I am trying to get someone to come by and check for them but its not a given. I have 4 hens laying an average of 3 eggs a...

If you have not treated them , the eggs will be safe to eat. There are many reasons for reduced egg production, including stress, and excessive heat.

since it is an injury and not an infection a companion would be ok, as long as they dont chase her around. IMO

wow!

that was the funniest thing i have read in years!

I had the same question in the past, and get differing replys. I generally use a wire mesh bowl to help spread the DE around the coop after cleaning. Just a scoop or 2 and then just shake the bowl around and ...nice even coating all around. I was told to use medical grade , not sure what the...

sorry to hear about your hen...I have heard that using cedar chips is not a good idea, they can be poisonus to birds. Try using pine instead...