Is there a reason you can only keep one? I know it's hard for some but if you have enough hens it shouldn't be an issue as they do have heirarchy and know their "place" lol!
Thank you! I tried, multiple times and during different times of day. The sun shines directly into the coop bc of how it's positioned in the yard so it makes it near impossible to get the right lighting. I also hear the barnvelder (sp?) Or RIR hen every time I'm near and she scares me...whatever...
Thank you!I am trying to hold on a few more days before I raid the nest and remove the rest of them. I don't want to for fear of hurting the babies that could be, but also don't want her sitting forever on eggs that aren't viable!
Ok. So, Hey everyone!! I've raised chickens before but it's been 15+ years. We have a broody silkie and another hen I don't know what she is (thought she was a black RI but...???), This morning we found 5 broken eggs!! 2 in the unId'd Hen's nest,and 3 outside (it's been right at 3 weeks so one...