We introduced a new single hen to our existing brood of three hens. All are the same ages (five months) and size. Our new gal was introduced in a secure area during the day, then put in at night to sleep with the original three. It has only been four days, things are going well, just one...
I'm not sure there's an answer but out of our five hens, Blondie is the only one that lays a blue egg.... so I know she's the one not producing. She's only 1 year 3 months old and until she went on strike she gave us 2-3 eggs/week. I would consider the shorter days as a good excuse, but it's...
My broody Marans began being broody nine+ weeks ago. I had fertilized eggs shipped to me since I felt sorry for her. That was 22 days ago, and no signs of chicks (I think bad packaging had something to do with it). When will she stop? Should I take the unhatched eggs from her? Will my...