So I have 8 ISA Brown hens about 14 weeks old when should I start seeing eggs? When should I switch to layer feed? Should I start mixing 50% layer/50% grower starting next week?
I was just out finishing up some final work on my chicken run and saw that one of my hens has some sort of eye thing going on. she is keeping one of her eyes shut I picked her up and inspected her eye. It seams liked she can open her eye up if she wants. for some reason she is keeping it shut...
So I have 8 isa chickens that are in a 4ft x 4ft x 42" high coop with 3 external nesting boxes on the side. they have a 10 ft x 10 ft covered run. Is this going to be alright?
Quick question is it ok to leave a light on all the time in the coop ? I know that you need to have so much light per day for them to keep laying I was going to just putt one of them new low wat bulbs in and just keep it on all the time. I just didn't know if this would some how bother the...
So I have a question about if I should have food and water in the run and coop?they will have access to the coop at all times. is it ok just to have one set in the coop? I was just going to use one feeder for my 8 that I have. Then a water in both the run a d coop. I am also planing on feeding...
what should I use for run fencing? Should I use chicken wire or welded fencing for my run will the 2" x 4" spacing be to much? I would like to use the welded wire because it would last longer and look better over time it will not rust.
So I am new to raising chickens and am considering switching to organic feed. Could anyone help me out with the benefits of organic eggs vs conventional grown eggs? I am Considering the blue seal organic layer pellets. My 4 week old chicks are eating purina starter crumble now was thinking of...
Hi everyone I am just now getting around to my introduction on BYC but have been around for a few weeks now and have 8 ISA Brown chicks that are 4 weeks old now. I am having a great time wold love to connect on BYC with others from the southern Maine area so if your from maine be sure to say hi.