Thank you for the input Sharon. The rooster has been with the flock since day 1. I read that less than 12 hens per rooster might lead to an over zealous rooster. As for mites, can you recommend any water supplement to get rid of them? My chickens spend most of their time indoors as well. Not...
I have 10 layers and a rooster in my hen house currently and am about to add 4 Americaunas. About a week ago my hens just stopped laying. I am also dealing with bare backs and heads which I haven't figured out. I have raised chickens before with the same ratio of hens to rooster and never had...
I just joined this forum today. I've raised chickens before while we lived in Oregon. We are now living in N.E. Tennessee. We have 15 chickens, some black sex link, some easter eggers, and some americaunas.
