Funny, but I'm having the same problem. My production reds just started laying a couple of weeks ago. At first, the eggs were small which is understandable, and the shells were great. The past few days, however, there were no shells on the eggs. I've had probably four eggs like that in the...
Hello fellow Texan, and welcome to the hen house. I've only been a member a few days and already have gained some good info and enjoyed talking "chicken" with fellow enthusiasts.
I had the boxes covered up for awhile until I figured they had their roosting patterns established. My bad. I guess you're right and I will have to cover them up for awhile longer.
I appreciate you fellas sharing your thoughts. I've only had them for a little over a month and I already love those goofy birds. I go out every night to be sure they got to bed and to kick the red out of the nesting box.
I have a situation I am hoping to get some help with. I have three, four month old Production Reds and three two month old chicks. Two of the Reds roost on the perches like good chickens do. The chicks roost in a corner of the coop floor. The other Red sleeps on the floor with the chicks...
Hello fellow BYC'ers. Don here, an old guy who just can't seem to slow down and take life easy. Always have to be doing something. After my retirement, I started driving for a hot shot service? I'll be 70 in August, so maybe I'll re-retire then. My small back yard looks like a mini farm...