Hi Everyone ~ it's been a long while since I've posted anything but the forums have always been such a wonderful source of information and knowledge and I thank you all in advance for your help. This may be a bit long so I apologize in advance! I've been raising backyard chickens for about 13...
Should I cull my hen?
My 7 month old Barred Rock which I've raised from a day old chick, started having respiratory issues about a week ago. (her symptoms were raspy breathing, not coming off roost in the morning ~ not runny eyes, etc.) I removed her from the rest of the flock (8 others)...
Hi Everyone - I would love to get some help/advice regarding my 22 week old Black Copper Marans hen who just started laying soft eggs. Here is my scenario:
She laid her first egg at about 17 weeks old and from the start they were perfectly shaped, hard, dark brown eggs.
I only have two hens...