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I get one double yolk almost everyday. Is there a particular use for these? Any recipes that they would be best for?

My wife, daughter, and I have been living off grid for almost one year. Utility power was not an option where we wanted to (and did) build. If given a choice, we would have the same system (6 kW) but hooked to the grid so we would not need the large battery bank. I hope you do add some...

Penny, Thanks for the detailed info. I have had chicks in the coop for three weeks and will be finishing the run today. I will certainly try your technique.

I wouls love to see pics of any of these ladders.

Quote: Umm... Sorry, Tats are not beautiful art...they are trashy!

Thank you for the answers!! I did find the sticky under FAQ about the fretilized eggs and that was helpful. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16008

I know this might be a stupid question to some of you...but I sure would like an answer...please.

I would probably start with 25. Unless you are lucky, you will probably loose some to predators or disease. If you start with 25 then you will probably have enough left to learn a lot in the first year. Then you can decide how many you want to add to your flock next year!

I've read here that most people keep their hens and roos together. But if I want to make sure that my eggs are not fertilized shouldn't I keep them in separate sections of the coop and run? Then I can bring them together only when I want chicks???

Welcome House2005! Lots of good information here. Plus lots of good stories.

For the waterer you show it is easy to screw the lid on crooked...I did this and all the water leaked out. But when I made sure to screw the lid on the right way, it worked like it was supposed to.

Hello BYC Hoosiers. I live in Boonville, IN. We have 16 SL Wyandottes, 2 border collies, and two cats. Doug

I have two, four month old sliver laced wyandottes in the coop outside. I have fourteen, two week olds in a box in the basement. The coop has electricity and can have a heat lamp if necessary. When is it safe to combine the younger ones with the older ones? I also have the ability to keep a...