Recent content by HappyChicken446

just brought home 10 new hens today and even after the ride, I got 3 eggs. Add to my original girls and I got 28 out of 38, very good day.

Yeah, I got 23 eggs from 28 hens.

Hi, I'm new to BYC too, you will get some great information and help from here, I know I have. I had issues with some of my girls when they first started laying and I still do. I was a little anxious waiting for them to lay but just be patient and they will surprise you one day, mine did.

24 yesterday, 21 today.

I had the same question about my flock. I have 6 black stars, 6 red stars, 6 BOs and 9 EEs. I average about 24 eggs a day and was wondering what I could do to increase production. It was explained to me that certain breeds would lay on average 6 eggs per week so that would explain my flocks egg...

I have a wide range of breeds; 6 black stars, 6 red stars, 6 BOs, 1 hatchery breed and 9 EEs. They are all getting along fairly well, I started free ranging them about 2 weeks ago. I wanted to raise chickens so me and my family could have fresh yard eggs, then co-workers of my daughter in law...

I have 28 hens all about the same age (1 year old). I only get anywhere between 20 to 24 eggs per day, I have never had all my chickens lay. What could be the problem and how can I get better egg production?

Hi all, I have 28 hens and 5 roosters that I've raised from chicks, I was scared of free ranging them due to the hawks and neighborhood dogs. I was also a little scared that they might not all make it back to the pen to lay their eggs and I would have an Easter egg hunt each and every day. So...

Hi, I'm new to BYC but already love it. I have 15 Silver Laced Wyandotte that are a week old Saturday and I just let them have their first outing on Sunday. While I cleaned out their tub, my grandkids had a great time watching over them and letting them get some rays. So far all are still doing...