I have a 8/9 month old hen who is pooping water. Yes, straight water. I just noticed so I'm sure it hasn't been happening for long. Does anyone have any ideas why? Is this a one time thing, normal or should I be concerned.
Someone on this site once told me don't forget they are wearing a down jacket. And I try to remember back to when I was a kid, my grandfather never had heat and all his chickens survived.
I live in western PA so our weather is pretty similar. I recently started using sand and I do like it a lot. I am new to the chicken obsession, but am quickly figuring things out. I only put about two inches of sand and DE sprinkled tbroughtout. I scoop under their roost usually daily or every...
Can you believe this, WOW! I went to the hen house yesterday for a little peace and quiet and look what I found. I never expected Crybaby to ever lay an egg, ever! So 8 months later here it is Crybaby's first egg, its such a beautiful color. We are all so proud of our girl. Can't wait to see if...
I tried this app a couple of weeks ago and was able to download it fine. I was able to work with it for a little bit, then was kicked off. I tried to open the app again, repeatedly and just kept getting kicked off. I was able to start working a bit with it and was hooked instantly. I love the...
This is from Rocky, of our three hens she is the first to lay. Hopefully the other two catch on...soon! Her eggs have gotten bigger every time. She started laying last Monday, she is now laying every day. Every morning she waits until everyone gets let out, then she sneaks back into the coop to...
Rocky was the first of our three pullets to start laying. Her first egg came last Monday. She skipped a day then laid and now she gives us an egg every day. They really are so nice, great shape, smooth surface, bright yoke, and they just keep getting bigger! We now sometimes call her our little...
I am from a smaller town about 45 min south of pittsburgh called new eagle. Growing up my grandfather had some chicken I have now decided, 20years laterto try it for myself. My family is now the owners of six hens. I must say its a blast.
Well, the day has finally come! We got our first egg Monday after returning home with two new chickens from the auction. After my sons and I returned home we walked down to the coop to put the new hens in. Don't you know, there was a beautiful fresh egg waiting for us. I have to say she did a...