I have 1 laying hen and 2 6mo. hens not layingyet. I have one rooster also 6 mo starting to crow. Days are getting shorter, could my laying hen lay fertilized eggs and go broody this late in the fall? I live in San Diego and it's not very cold..
I have a young rooster that is just starting to crow and is about to figure out how to breed. I have a yr. old Barred Rock Hen that is still laying but I know she'll be done in a few weeks because of lack of daylight. I live in San Diego so it's not too cold, could she lay fertilized eggs and...
I received my shipment of buff orrpingtons on 5/21. One chick came out of the box not looking well and died 24 hrs later. This morning another chick is not looking well, had dried feces on her bottom. I washed those off and she pooped but still not looking well, I don't think she'll make it...
I adopted an adult Ameraucunas hen in October. I also adopted 2 barred rock pullets. The barred rocks have just started laying in the last two days but the Ameraucunas hen has yet to lay at all. Is it still too early in the season for her to lay? thanks!
I recently acquired 3 hens. One Americuna that is over a year old and 2 barred rock chicks that are 2 months old. The person I got them from told me the Americuna was laying, I've had her a week and haven't gotten an egg yet. I'm sure she's a little stressed over her move. When should I...