I have 3 barred rocks that are about 3 weeks shy of 1 yr. old and they are just now starting to lay. I have 3 different shape (fart) eggs, what can cause them to start so late. all my other hens have been laying?
went to home depot today for T- post to extend the run.was looking for box fan to hang in coop.Its hot here...ughhhh mid 90s. but now my little girls have the very own ceiling fan talk about spoiled......
I use Purina brand feed and they recommend feeding starter until they are of age to start laying. there web site has a lot of info on feeds. hope this helps..
I have a hot wire running along the outside about 8 inches above ground, It has work very well. So far I have 1 opossum and 1 squirrel and 1 big bird..
i have 20 at about 10 weeks old that are FAST out growing there little pen. I am going to have to put them in with my 1 yr old hens soon. I will have to let them eat the layer feed because there is no way I can feed them apart. i get all kinds of answers on what to feed. But if momma hen had...
ok .... I was going to ask the same thing. I have 15 RIR's that lay 12 to 14 a day. never missed a day. today i go in the coop and 1 nice WHITE egg.... what is going on, I went and ask DW if she was playing a joke on me....so whats up?