I am so sorry to hear this and that you have to go through a tough time to heal.. I am sure it was some sort of predator. I have not experienced any losses as of yet, but I am sure my time will come, and I will be very sad. I try so hard to make sure my flock is ok. I lock them up tight at...
Thank you all so much for your kind words. I am most grateful to all of you and I am so happy I am part of this wonderful group of loving people. You all have brought sunshine into my life. I truly love my girls and look forward each day to awaken and go out and see them and collect the...
Hello - My name is Kip and I'm from a small village in Goshen, CT which is located in the Berkshire Mountains of the Northwest corner of the state.
I am new to raising chickens and I started in June of this year 2023. I have 9 hens at present. (3) Rhode Island Reds, (3) Australoups, and (3)...
They are all only 24 weeks old. They started laying at about 18-20 weeks. I have 3 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Aaustralorps, ane one Easter Egger, Pellet food and oyster shells and other treats on occasion. I am feeding - Purina Omega-3 laying pellets, oyster shell and some daily treats of grub...
Thank you so very much for all your help. PLEASE know I am most grateful. Your suggestions are so easy to understand. Also, I apologize to everyone for my lack of know how to use this site very well and repeating myself so much. I am not at all computer savvy and tryng my best to understand...
Hello I am an older guy age 73 and new to raising chickens. I purchased 3 Rhode Island Reds, 3 Astroloups and 1 (I am not sure, but it lays green eggs?) My question is - one of them and I can't tell which one, is laying soft jelly-like eggs. I am saddend by this as others tell me I need to...