I have 4 laying hens.. I was told they only need "Scratch feed" so I have that in a feeder and since they stay in the coop I spread it across the floor of the coop a couple times a day.. "I read that they should never be bored." I gave them carrots yesterday, as a treat. Earlier I took fried...
I have 4 hens and a rooster. He has been here for a couple weeks. The hens, they all came from the same home, and have only been here for about 4 days.. (My first flock)
One of the hens seems to be left out when I give treats, when I spread scratch, if another hen wants water or if she touches...
I am new to having chickens. I have 5 chickens, 4 hens and a rooster or Little Mama, Monkey, Alissa, Honey, and Daddy Dom. :-) I am already in love with them. We got them for eggs, I have read a lot about keeping hens happy to keep them laying. If you have any advice for me feel free to share...