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Ok I’ll try that! They were already on a layer feed when I got them but I’ll try a grower feed! Thanks!

Same layer feed I’ve always used. They have a 5 gallon waterer that gets dumped and filled fresh every day and they always have water left so they never drink it dry. They’re in a run all day so not a sunlight issue. Doing everything I’ve done with all of my flocks in the past.

Did anyone purchase pullets from Meyers during their open house in June? Just wondering if anyone’s have started laying yet? We got two each of the white rocks, speckled sussex, and barred rocks. I was told they were 16-20 weeks old at purchase but ours haven’t started laying yet (now 10 weeks...

I'm eastern-ish US if I name the state it will identify the hatchery and until I see how nicely they resolve the issue (which I was supposed to receive a call from a manager this morning and it's now 3pm where I am I doubt they are going to make this right) I don't want to publicly name them...

So my local hatchery which right now will remain nameless just royally screwed me on my order of Easter Egger started pullets that I ordered and paid for 6 months ago. Apparently they tell you that you can pick up your order any time between business hours but they failed to tell me it was a...

Thanks ct I'll check out the ee thread if i post the state it'll identify the hatchery and until i see how they plan to resolve i don't want to publicly name them

I have to wait to speak to a manager because they all left for the day and left the poor store cashiers to deal with the mess of lots of really ****** off people! But you better believe I'll get a refund!

So my local hatchery which right now will remain nameless just royally screwed me on my order of Easter Egger started pullets that I ordered and paid for 6 months ago. Apparently they tell you that you can pick up your order any time between business hours but they failed to tell me it was a...

We feed twice a day, right now it is winter so we give them more feed (I use crumbles and have more problems with my helpers spilling and wasting the food than the hens)....in the summer they would rather eat the grass so we always have feed left over at the end of the day. We leave the feed in...

@kittychook how old were your silkies when they started laying? I have a Partridge Silkie who we just love. I know they mature later but just curious how much later!

One of my Leghorns started laying 11/16 at about 23 weeks old and on 11/17 I had a brown egg from a girl who won't show herself to me yet! Ever since the 17th I have been getting 2-3 eggs per day. Both of my Leghorns are laying now and I think I have two different ones laying the brown eggs...

Thanks everyone for your feed back! I went with two barred rock chicks so I have a back up just in case something happens to one and if not at least they will be raised together. My girls are all about the same size - my smallest are my white leghorns but they actually aren't that much smaller...

I'm so anxious waiting for my girls to get with the egg laying program!! They are all 18 weeks today!! I have 2 Barred Rocks, 2 Golden Buffs, 2 Easter Eggers, 2 White Leghorns, a Partridge Silkie, a Black Jersey Giant, & a Buff Orpington (I always want to say and a Partridge in a pear tree...

We live in the country on a farm where there are lots of predators (hawks, coyotes, raccoons...). While all of our animals are "pets" they have a function for us. We handle all of our animals on a regular basis starting very young so they are friendly. We have several large steers that follow...

I've been considering adding a rooster to my flock to protect my girls (we were waiting to see if we would accidentally get one from the hatchery but they got it 100% right!). Was wondering what breeds people recommend for being a protector but still good with other animals and kids. We have 2...