Predators got about 1/2 of our free-range flock last year, so we added 10 leghorn pullets to our flock Sept 1st, and they started laying last week at 4 1/2 weeks, which is why we get leghorns. Eggs are small now but won't be for long. We love to eat them and give away to family but plan on...
Hi, my name is Lori Fry and I live in east central Oklahoma. I've had chickens since 2000 and have used this site often to search for answers to problems or get advice.
Right now, I have 10 new Leghorn pullet 'chicks' that are 2 months old. I have 3 older hens that have survived the various...
I keep a small brooder thermometer in the hen house to keep an eye on the temps and this morning I found it on the ground with the glass that contains the mercury missing. I've looked all over the hen house on my hands and knees and can't find it or any pieces of it. It's only about 4" long and...