Hi All
My flock of 3 havent laid one egg in about 4 weeks. Since March we were getting on average 2 eggs every day. I'm at a loss as to why they have all stopped laying. The hens range from 1 year to 2 years of age. I am not sure if any of the following is the reason for the lack of eggs...
I have been hit with Red Mites. I visited the wooden coop ( a converted wooden shed) in the dark last night and was horrified to see the 3 hens sat on the floor not on their roosts and lots of red mites - some grey , some brown crawling around everywhere. Some of these got onto my arms also so...
Ive been keeping hens now for just 6 months. We've had one visit from Mr Fox, 2 months in, who killed 3 of our flock and we learnt alot about when we can free range them safely from that! Had a bout of Scaly Leg Mite 2 months in which I treated very successfuly using vaseline and surgical...