Recent content by soggybottomfarmer

  1. soggybottomfarmer

    Part-time broody hen

    Hello horsefeatherz NV, 1st: No, I do not intentionally let them eat the eggs. One moment the eggs are fine, later in the day, they are eating the eggs. This usually happens after several days. Unless, maybe the hens "know" the eggs are bad. The hen leaving at night would do that. Which...
  2. soggybottomfarmer

    Part-time broody hen

    I have a hen (RIR) that sits on the eggs during the entire day then leaves to perch at night. She did this last spring and summer. After about 5-7 days the flock eats the eggs. I'm considering segregating her and trying a forced brood. I have a 3x3 cage that coons can't reach into (I NEVER say...
  3. soggybottomfarmer

    Hello fromWild Wonderful West Virginia

    Just found your site recently. Very nice, especially the coop design section. My wife, 3 children and I live in North Central WV w/ 4 horses, 4 cats, 3 ducks, 3 dogs, 13 chickens and one large rooster and copious amounts of wildlife. My chickens are Rhode Island Reds and Gold Buffs. The...
See more
Back
Top Bottom