I am not able to get my eggs out of the coop before they freeze. I'm in Ohio and it is in the 20's. I am noticing more cracked eggs and am guessing it is because they are freezing. I got 5 eggs this morning and 3 had hairline craks. I don't think they are pecking at them as they never have...
I got 6 new laying hens today and am seeking advise for how to introduce them to the 3 roosters and 6 hens I already have. I put the newbies in the coop and the other 9 are free range till dark then they go in coop. So first introduction will be in the coop at bedtime. They have been able to...
I know he's a cockrel but not sure on the breed. He is about 18 weeks. I got him at a Tractor Supply Store. Some were marked as Reds and some as white rock and barred rock. I was thinking maybe he was a NH Red but I'm not sure.