At first, we thought that we had two layers as well. However, for about 6 days afterwards, Pecky (the RIR) laid but none of the other birds did. And the RIR's eggs are darker than the Barred Rock's who just started laying about 2 days ago. None of our other girls are laying besides the BR and EE...
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Had a question for all you RIR owners. We have one very precious, very beloved RIR. She was hatched with her sisters on Sept. 9th and last week was our first girl to lay! She surprised us by laying two eggs back to back. I PROMISE they were both hers and we did not miss an egg one...
Yes, I live in the southern part of Illinois on the border of Kentucky. It was 96 today. :(
Personally I hate it but we aren't ready to move to cooler climates yet so we are stuck here until we can relocate. Lol
She is acting normal for the most part. It's just the diarrhea. I do believe you are right and ill need to treat the flock. Does this mean I need to stop the medicated starter and put them on something else as I'll also be putting medication in their water? I don't want to over medicate them...
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My name is Kassie. I am new to raising chickens. We received our 7 new chicks via USPS on Monday the 9th. They are so small and needy.
Right now we have them in a Rubbermaid we converted into a brooder and are having issues with the heat lamp. Its giving off too much heat. I've raised...