I switched to a new food to me, for my hens for this winter. They really seem to like it pretty well, but I wonder if it contains enough calcium for them. They are all young laying hens. I Keep oyster shell available to them at all times. I really liked the protein level, especially for the...
I have a 2.5 year old Barred Rock hen who appears to be very happy & healthy. A few weeks ago she started laying shell-less eggs. In several days time she laid 2 of them, then stopped laying anything for several days. Then she laid another and it was shell less again. Yesterday she laid another...
I am a lifelong animal Lover and not really new to chickens. I have kept a small flock of 6 chickens many years ago but because of certain circumstances I placed them in a new home after about 18 months. Now, jump ahead several years, and I've decided to get a small flock for my backyard. I am...