Recent content by Hardknockshomestead

Thank you! Yes, we do love our chickens!

Just here trying to figure out how I can sneak a few more chicks into our order without my husband noticing.

:p

Awww, he's cute!

Lol!

Thanks for presenting the info in a clear and readable way! Article is detailed without being too technical.

I needed this article this morning for a heartwarming laugh as much as I needed it 35 years ago when I got my first chickens! Thank you!

Yeah that would be nice for us, too.

This is Blue the Roo, our EE. Sorry it's blurry!

Good article, and has,very good photos

Lol! Thing is, it's not completely farfetched. Antibiotics, birth control hormones, pesticides-all have been found in many locations in the water supply here in the USA. That being said, you may very well be right. It IS winter here, and there are SO many other factors that can influence egg laying!

What is your location? How old are your roos?

I've also had very low egg numbers, starting early summer of 2022. We've tried everything. Free choice feed (16% layer pellets), free choice Poultrycal oystershell, good water 24/7, ventilation fan and opened windows in summer, ventilation windows but no drafts in winter, large, grassy, sunny...

This is a good explanation of the finer points of space per chicken. Mentions several facts often overlooked when deciding available space for your chickens.