They haven't really laid what I would consider good since last fall/late summer and they were all 1yo this past March. Gonna try a different brand of feed and see what happens. They do get lots of table scraps as well.
I know there was some negative press on Tractor Supplies Producers Pride Layer feed back a year or so ago.
Not sure if anything was ever proven or not, but....that's what I've been feeding mine and they've dropped production in half. Could be the hot weather/drought here in NKY but was wondering...
I have a blue 25 gallon water barrel with the watering cups.
I'm getting back residue inside the barrel on the walls....assuming it's some type of mold.
I always put some apple cider vinegar in it when refilling and it has a sealed lid.
It sets in the shade the biggest part of the day.
I recall...
What are some of you planting/having luck with in your chicken run that chickens will not destroy within first week.
Some for shade/protection and others to nibble on from time to time but not a source of everyday feed.
keep the hens off my deck?
I have free ranging bird and like to keep it that way but they want to visit my
deck and pation much to often...the cleaning off of poop everyday is getting old!!!
Are any tricks to trade to get your girls to stay in the lower 40?
Plus I have a dog and his castle is...
I have a 27 week old RIR that has yet to lay an egg.
Is it possible she will never lay one or is she just waaaay behind?
How much longer should I give her until she hits the road...or skillet.
She was just days old at Easter and has yet to lay an egg.
The Red Sex Links I got the same day as her have been laying since the end of June.
I've head of late bloomers but I'm really starting to wonder about this gal.
BR Roo's make good chicken and dumplings and that's about all their good for...they do service their hen's (every chance they get)
I have yet to find one that won't flog you when given the chance.
...and they crow non-stop.
Can't say enough good about the hens...sweet, friendly, egg laying...