Thanks. I have one in the building setting 5 eggs now so we'll see how that goes she's separated from the rest and doing good so far. I still have 2 left from the Easter hatch so we'll see if they hatch. I bought vitamin supplements to add to the water.
I'm never buying dumor feed again. I only...
Yeah I had two or three that were stealing them back and forth. Sometimes two of them would sit together or I'd find the clutch split between them lol. Unfortunately I thought that's what this hen was trying to do at first, but they started disappearing on me and fresh eggs too. I must have...
It was definitely a hen. I had several fresh eggs in the morning and 7 of my 8 left I didn't get a chance to grab them and when I went back out there were 4 left and one with a hole in it and some of the fresh were gone as well.
I caught her fighting with my broody the other day and stopped her...
One of my hens suddenly turned into an egg eater, and got 4 of my 8 marked eggs. None of them exhibited signs before I'm so upset right now. I was able to candle a couple eggs and at least one of them seems to have a dark spot inside so I'm still hopeful for the rest of them. I currently have...
Casportpony,
I looked up ivermectin, and it's actually used to treat humans as well indicating that the small doses received through the chickens eggs should be perfectly safe for humans. Studies show resistance so far only consists of Caenorhabditis elegans, and is still greatly effective for...
I have just started treating for cocci with liquid corid. I also plan on worming as well. I have pour on ivermectin to do so should I wait until they have finished the treatment and vitamins for cocci or is it safe to administer this now. I don't want to put too much in their systems at once...
I only tried one egg last night. Think I need new batteries. Going to pick some up today and try again tonight making sure to pick a lighter egg. I have all brown eggs so I know there's still a chance I won't see very well, but I think she has a couple lighter eggs under her. I don't want to...
My hen Beggs to differ. We got a warm spell and she started sitting. The temperature dropped down into the teens and twenties and she quit trying to sit. I put her in the warm brooder and within 24 hours she was on the nest again. However the fact still remains it was ultimately her decision and...
Deals do help. Once I got the word out I can't keep eggs. I just sold two and a half dozen today but I could sell way more if I had them. At first I was worried I would get stuck with too many. Now, I am constantly waiting on eggs to fill orders lol. Planning on building my flock up a little so...
Your best bet would be to get some hens of breeds that are more likely to brood. I have buff Orpingtons they are dual purpose and not bred specifically to lay. Most layers have this bred out of them, and most meat birds aren't meant to live that long. If you don't want to add any chickens to...