One day my son called and told me he thought he was the "chicken whisperer" We both laughed. So,, I asked him,,what should I do about my hens that have quit laying (still quite young)?
As near as I can tell they quit laying when a snake started making daily rounds to their nests, maybe they...
I have chickens (silver-laced wyandotte) that have been very regular about laying up until a few months ago. I determined my first problem was a snake as the eggs were gone, including the shell, but no chicken missing. Also, there was yolk on one of the fake eggs I put in for a deterrence. One...
I have used a heating pad under their plastic water dispenser with success. It has the advantage of being cheaper than a heated dog bowl and it uses less electricity. You need to insulate the pad from ground temps by using a piece of wood or cardboard and keep the cord out of the way. Keep the...