I have a fairly small enclosed coop and run as I only have 6chickens including the 2silkies. So, there is no where to have a hidden nest.... I live in Florida, so while egg production may slow, it never actually stops during winter because of warmer temperatures. As for the eating thing...
I have 2 silkies that have laid only
3 eggs(one without a shell). I am not sure if it was just one or both.... I have not had an egg from them since( that was about 3 months ago)... any suggestions as to why? All my other chickens of different breeds have been consistently laying...
I got this chick from a feed store who got it from a hatchery and was told she is a pullet. She is 5 weeks old. I am concerned because she is very small and not developing as fast as my other chicks that are the same age( but different breeds). She eats well and seems healthy otherwise. Any...
I was asking the gender on a different post and a fellow member suggested that this was not a Barred Rock like I was told. Any opinions on the breed? Thanks!