I've been mixing it into their feed on occasion, around once a month or so. I thought it might be calcium but I was a bit concerned seeing how this was the only hen with an issue. I'm relieved to hear it's not a serious issue, thanks!
Hi Everyone! Any idea what causes these deposits on the eggs shell? I have 4 chickens and this is the only hen that seems to have this issue. She is a year old Cream Legbar. I have one other Cream Legbar with no issues. Thanks for you help!
I know this is a really old post, probably no reply, but nevertheless, @homeschoolmama did you ever build @spangledcornish coop? I was thinking of building it and posting it up 24" or so. There would be more run space for a permanent coop for 4 standard hens. Then using welding wire and wood...
Thank you, if I attached an additional secure run to the side do you think it would be ok to leave them in there all day? maybe another 6x3? I REALLY want to let them free range but we have way too many feral and house cats in our neighborhood, not to mention the possums and raccoons at night oh...
Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, even if I wanted to get more chickens I couldn't. Our city limit is 5 hens. It is slightly expensive but a lot cheaper than some others I found. You don't even wanna know what I paid for the smaller one.
Hi Everyone! This is my first post. I am really excited to get my 4 day old chicks in the beginning of June I am already shopping for coops and made one HUGE mistake. I bought a coop that is TOO SMALL and I am unable to return it because of shipping costs and what not (It doesn't make sense to...