Hi,
This is probably a dumb question. My pullets are now 16 weeks old. I am now thinking that they probably won't lay until after it warms up again in the spring. Considering that, should I go ahead and switch them to a layer feed in about a month even though they aren't laying?
Thanks!
Newbie here. It’s probably still early because they are only 15 weeks old. I have 3 pullets: 1 EE, 1 Buff Orpington and 1 Welsummer. My Orpington is of course the cuddliest of the 3 and the Welsummer is the most aloof. What is surprising to me is that the Orpington is the most assertive when it...
Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Completely new! We got our first flock of 3 chicks almost 7 weeks ago.
What breeds do you have?
We have 3 total: 1 Easter Egger, 1 Welsummer, and 1 Buff Orpington.
What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
Getting...
I have one Welsummer, one Buff Orpington, and one EE. Please tell me your best guess on gender! 2 pictures of each is attached. I’m particularly nervous about the EE because she’s so large with really thick feet. TIA!