my hen is only 2 y/o!
we already give them their egg shells back and they do love them!
she doesnt break the membrane, just the shell. but to be safe we still dont eat them.
what else could i give them for protien? we have no problems with our other chickens, just her! i think she may be...
My barred rock hen wont stop cracking her eggs after she lays them!
About 6 months ago, i let her hatch 6 eggs out. Could she be trying to hatch these eggs to? Its usually just a single peck that doesnt break the membrane, are they okay to eat still?
What can i do to stop her? Any information is...
I used Meyer hatchery. they have a requirement of 3 chicks per order which was perfect for us because we only wanted 5. We got to choose all different breeds, and the shipping was quick. Our chicks were healthy and warm when they arrived!
My young rooster (approx. 4 months) just beat up his sister. All the feathers on her back are gone and she is bloody and scared. I have seperated them and she is in a large dog crate recovering. Is there anything else I can do to help her, or prevent infection? Is Neosporin okay? Anything is...
My young rooster (approx. 4 months) just beat up his sister. All the feathers on her back are gone and she is bloody and scared. I have seperated them and she is in a large dog crate recovering. Is there anything else I can do to help her, or prevent infection? Is Neosporin okay? Anything is...
yes this is normal. my hens go broody all the time. lock them out of the nest box's or give her some fertile eggs if you want chicks. bpth of these work well, but the hen will go broody again after she has chicks- mine did.
Thanks for the responses! This is perfect! WE HAVE 3 ROOSTERS AND 2 HENS! (we were only going to keep 2 pullets anyway, and give the roos to a friend with tons of chickens!!)
Thanks again!
Is Ducky a boy or girl? Ducky is now 6 weeks old and we have no clue! We have 3 100% sure Roosters. Ans 1 100% Hen.
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My broody hatched recently, and no we did not give her the medicated chick feed until her chicks hatched. We have had no problems with this.
Also make sure you dont eat her eggs right away when she starts laying again. The medicated feed will make you sick if you eat her eggs while the feed is...
Hens or Roosters??? They are all americana's and they are 4 weeks old. I just want to know your best guess:)
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My broody hen Petunia hatched her last chick out today! It is her first time being a mommy ever! And she hatched out 5/5!
I will upload pictures as soon as I figure out how.....