Looking for a way to determine when a hen is done laying. I have heard that you can examine the vent. Does any one have any info on this? Or should i just replace after a certain amount of time? Some of my birds are over 2 years old.
Great article I think i will try the putting in at night method. Will let u know that works out. Last year i tried introducing 11 9 week old birds that we hatched in a incubator. They were in a cage for a few days. Then we let them out. It was a disaster 1-2 were killed every night till 2 were...
This is the best thing i have seen yet . I followed the directions step by step. except o did not have the space suit (i will next time) Everything went great . I highly reccmond this to any one wanting to do it them self.
Thanks To Frugal for posting it!!!!!
I have a new batch of mixed chicks that are about 7 weeks old. When can i add them to my existing flock that are 2.5 years old and 3X the size .I have heard all kinds of ways to do it.--- all conflicting. Any ideas from some one that has done it.
I am going to get some Cayuga ducks. Can i keep other breeds with them such as Runner ducks ect? Would that be a problem? Does anybody know ? I bought a couple of duck books but they dont have the answer.
I have 10 hens that are producing 8-10 eggs a day . they are 10 months old. When should i expect them to stop laying or slow down ? And when should i introduce new birds to the flock to continue with the same amount of production? These are our first chickens and whole family are into it.
Is there anything wrong with breaking up the egg shells and feeding them back to the birds mixed with the other greens and table scraps they are getting? Some one said that once they get a taste for this they will start pecking the eggs open.
I do it keeps the mud down and they seem to like it. When too much builds up just put in compost or give to an avid gardener. They kill for this stuff.
All kidding aside. Does anyone have a good receipe for rooster? And does anyone what chicken frickasee is ? I chave heard its good for old birds but cant find a way of making it. Craigs list is a scary place to get rid of birds there are some sick people out there.
I dont want to get rid of him I kinda like it. Its my neigbors that are the unhappy ones. And yes giving him away is not a bad idea. The problem is that not too many folks around here are in want of a rooster. Maybe make a stew?
I have 10 birds that are producing 8-10 eggs a day and 1 Rooster that crows constantaly Neighbors are tolarating but are slowing Getting P*ssed off. Would it adversely affect my flock? If he took a dirt nap?
I have been weeding my garden and giving it to my chickens as feed as well as kitchen scraps. They are luvin it and prefer it to the layer pellets.. Any thoughts this is my first flock. According to the feed store this is bad. They said only to give bagged feed and fresh water. Am i doing...