We are in zone 9 and I agree that turnips did very well and helped feed our flock for a long time in a small backyard. I kind of haphazardly sprinkled the Renee's Garden cover crop tin around and cut some for the chickens when it got too high. They were free-ranged gradually, and between that...
We have two silkie pullets and one sizzle cockerel, all hatched last October. He's been crowing for months and is now mating with the girls. We got our first (ever) egg last Saturday! Not sure who it was, but we're now getting more so I know both are laying. However, we got FOUR eggs today...
We have two smooth sizzle roosters that must go. They are 4.5 months old. We got them from California Country Ranch. They are curious, friendly birds. They both need new homes now that they're crowing. We would love to trade for chicks or laying hens of any breed, but $5 apiece works too.
We...