I have 3 BR's about 6 months old. For the last few weeks we were getting an egg everyday and maybe 2 every other day or so. But for the last week it has dropped off, I think we've gotten 1 every other day.
All 3 are behaving normally, could it be I'm not giving a calcium supplement? I feed...
At what time do chickens tend to go in for the night. Currently the sun has set but of course is still light out.
I think I will lock them in when it is time for bed. And is it ok without food and water? I read they have terrible night vision and wouldn't bother with it anyways.
Is there something I should do in preparation of their move to the coop? Dust with DE?
I read it's a good idea to block off the nesting boxes for now. I am gonna paint the inside still
We took the girls out today, yep all 4, lol! theyre about 4 1/2 weeks old and well feathered. Is now a good time to cut the heat lamp? All last week it's been about 80 in their box. House temp never goes below @ 65*.
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For some odd reason a few months back I decided our family was gonna raise some chickens for fun, eggs and maybe some life experience for my 3 yr old daughter!
Currently we have 3, 3 week old Barred Rocks. Have finished building the coop/run and has been a blast so...