I posted yesterday about my concerns with my chickens and their lack of laying.....I'm happy to report that we got our first egg this afternoon!! It's such a beautiful day here that I have my windows open, and my husband and I both noticed a lot of talking going on in the coop, and about 30...
I have been reading everyone's posts on here about laying and have a few questions/concerns. We have 6 hens, 2 New Hampshire Reds, 2 RIR, 1 Barred Rock, and a Partridge Cochin bantam. They are all about 24 wks. and we have yet to get any eggs. I know the bantam probably won't lay yet, or as...
Just wanted to let everyone know that on our local news this morning they said there was a Salmonella outbreak. The outbreak was linked to a hatchery located in Springfield, Missouri, Estes Hatchery. Here is a link to the news if you'd like to read more about it...
OMG!! I'm so glad to see that I'm not the only person that is "obsessed"! I had been wanting chicks for the last few years, and was finally able to convince my husband to let me get a few. His specific words were only get 2! Needless to say I came home with 6, and am constantly on here...
This is absolutely adorable!!! I love this idea, and as you said it's a cheaper way to go. We have a playhouse already, so all we need is a little lumber and some chicken wire! Thanks so much for posting :)