Recent content by hurleyhens

I am wondering what the guidelines are for gathering eggs for consumption during these hot days of summer. Are there any dangers posed by the eggs being in the nest all day when temps soar to around 100 degrees?

What do you use to treat for Lice or mites?

It may be, I'm not sure. I'm going to keep a close eye on them. That would be a relief if thats simply what it is.

They are eating laying mash/crumbles every day, a little scratch feed periodically. As a treat I'll take them a couple pieces of light bread. When we have it I'll take them some lettuce, cabbage, or tomatoes. They love that! I don't think they have lice or mites. How do I check for these? I use...

I have a question about my hens. They are 1-1/2 to 2 yrs old Brown Sex Links. I have had them 6 weeks and all has been well. I noticed this evening upon the snow that has been here since Saturday that it looked as if one or all of them have diarrhea. Saturday's weather was so bad that they...

3/03/2010 at 1800hrs That's defenitely it!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! The first chicks will be here on March 1'st, 4-RIR's and 4-Black Sex Links. March 4'th I'll be getting 4 Production reds. On the 22,nd I'll be getting 2 Araucanas and finally on the 29'th I'll be getting 4 Brown Leghorns. This will add to the 4 brown Sex Links I have now. I'm...

I just wanted to introduce myself, I recieved 4 sex link hens for Christmas. A gift from my mother-in-law who kept hearing me talk about getting some chicks in the spring just couldn't wait for me to have layers. They are a joy and are laying good. Still planning to get a few more in the spring...