I read in my Chicken Magazine to give cracked corn in the winter months as it will help keep the bird warm by generating heat to digest it. I now give my hens cracked corn with their laying ration. I also would like to know what other grains I can give in place of laying ration as the laying...
We have a six foot strong sturdy wire fence all around the chicken yard and the coop sits within its walls. The bottom of the fence has metal pegs every few ft. so nothing and crawl under the fence. We have a yard light and our dog kennel, (we breed rough and smooth collies) is located close...
I introduced one adult and one 10wk old to my flock and was surprised how well they adjusted without any noticeable fighting. The adult hen quickly made friends with my buff brahma, and settled nicely. I will keep you updated on their progress.
I just added black ameraucanas to my buffs. They are wonderful chickens and good layers, I recommend they highly. They get along well with other breeds.