My larger, mixed breed black chicken laid a giant egg today. It weighs 8 oz and is 4 1/2" long by 2" wide! I was in the barn while she was laying it. She made a lot of noise. I thought she was a flock of chickens! I am so surprised. This hasn't happened in the 18 years I have had chickens.
Through much misfortune, I find myself with 2 adolescent male turkeys and their dad. Their dad chases them around, being mean to them. I don't think I can keep them all. Come spring, they will try to kill each other. I am trying to tame the 2 babies. They are sweet. Their dad, I got as a 2 year...