I have three of my hens digging holes and sitting in them. They are not laying eggs in the holes, they just sit in them. When i bend down to pick them up they do not move. They let me pick them up but seem fine when i put them back down. they start scratching around the yard and eating...
I have never done this before... I began today with 29 Pearl White Leghorns, 3 RIRs, and 1 Cuckoo Maran... The temp is a steady 100 degrees, the egg turner is on "go" and the water reservoir is filled to the desired level. I have read everything i could find so now I just sit back and wait...
During the winter I was told to add some Chicken scratch with my laying pellets because there is not that much to eat during the winter scratching around the yard. the chicken scratch was given just to supplement their diet. Now they are picking through the feed eating only the chicken scratch...
I have a hen that only lays yokeless eggs... has anyone ever heard of this? It makes it easy when my wife only wants egg whites for a recipe so I am not complaining, just a little perplexed any thoughts?
thanks
Jason
I have arooster that has not been acting himself latley. He has become lethargic and unsociable. His eye had what looked like foam in it yesterday and today it is sealed shut with a yellow crust. This morning he had some greenish yellow gunk coming out of his nose. Now he is just holding his...