Recent content by Kari P

I'm not at the "sit back" stage yet, and easy wouldn't be the word is use at this point. So far ... my "free range" has now been eliminated by the coyotes that have moved in so I have to build a fence, my water dispenser for some reason isn't refilling itself, I have a rooster that was suppose...

Yup, I'm sure they are girls. :) Yes, fosterson, several other people have mentioned that if I keep feeding them layer feed but they are not actually laying yet, then it can damage their kidneys. (Maybe too much protein in their system if it isn't been used in the egg?!) I have no idea! LOL!

I see that some say to stop feeding them layer feed? Thoughts?

Well, I posted my question on another thread because I thought this was mainly for just introductions. But here's my question ... My chickens are 22 1/2 weeks old and still not laying any eggs. I was told they should begin laying between 19 and 20 weeks. They used to be free range, but then...

Just wanted to introduce myself, as I joined this morning (in need if some chicken advice) from Washington state. It appears there are a lot of us Washingtonians here. :) Thank you for all the advice you share! It is so helpful! I have just a little flock of 8 Black Australorps and am patiently...

Greetings! I am new to this website today and new to chickens since June! I have 8 Black Australorps and I was told they would start laying eggs at 19-20 weeks. They are now 22 1/2 weeks and not an egg yet. They were free range but coyotes got two so mostly stay in, except for when I am outside...