Recent content by oakieaes

So what exactly is the dark brown material that makes Copper Maran eggs so dark? I assume it is something different from other brown eggs, since you can wash or scratch if off, unlike with other colored eggs.

I have had two hens devoured during the night, and the only tracks in the snow are SQUIRRELS! I suspect they started with eggs and chicken feed, and then graduated to small hens. I have proofed my coop, fence and perimeters for any predator larger than 2' x 4". Looks like I will have to put...