Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. Recent content by zarafa121
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How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?
Interesting, isn't it, how we learn as we go. Having the experiences and tips of others is extremely helpful! When I went out this morning around 7:00, there were no eggs. At 9:00, there were two. That might be all I get today from my four ladies.- zarafa121
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- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Mealworm farming
Just curious about all the different things you all feed your mealworms/beetles. I am learning to branch out a bit from just apples, which they like a lot. The other day I tried potato, and they liked it but it turns black quickly. Carrots, sliced lengthwise, are good, they curl up and dry up...- zarafa121
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- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Growing fodder for chickens
Thank you! I am so relieved to hear that others have "spoiled" their chickens. I thought I might be a little weird. Right now my four are "cooped" up in a small run and coop because of the snow and wet weather, and I am feeling guilty. We had just enough heavy snow some days ago to bring the...- zarafa121
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- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?
3/4 with one laid outside the nest, which doesn't happen often.- zarafa121
- Post #24,959
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?
I have four Red Sex Link hens who started laying the beginning of August. I usually get three to four a day even with no lights and colder temps. I thought for sure they would have quit laying for a while over the winter, but they continue to go strong (well, I have one slacker, but that's ok)...- zarafa121
- Post #24,953
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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