Recent content by thomas wessell

new to BYC, does one rent roosters similar to horses or dogs to increase numbers? Thomas

since I last posted have lost two of five hens, one due to others keeping her from water. other was top of pecking order, was unable to get into coup at night and died next day. my question to reestablish flock to five, do I need to start with new five hens? thanks, thomas

thanks for the response, of the five chickens only the RR is doing this, however, she seems healthy and is the top of pecking order. Thomas

I have five hens and one has white stains on rear end. what is the problem and name of aliment?

yeah, me too, my spouse was none too happy when I informed her we were getting chickens. my 8 year old grandson saved me when he expressed such excitement about them. the next hurtle is to get the price down below $35.00 an egg before my partner finds out the expense to date. thank you very...

purchased five hens week of Christmas and it appears only one is laying egg every other day or so. we live in Houston, texas area. how long should it take (or wait) before others start laying? Thomas W.