I have given my chickens warm oatmeal mixed with feed in the winter abs it seemed to really increase there egg productionot and they love it! My chickens were a little older when I first tried it but....
My husband is a great shot, he tried once and that was the last time. They are not stupid and it's wrong to mame them and not kill them right away. Watch some of the u tube videos, they show some good techniques. We cut there heads off, it's ready quick and the bird doesn't suffer!
Have you learned anything yet about your hens? I have a silkie rooster that I got from a local farm about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I thought he was picked on by some of my bigger hens but I can't find anyplace on him that he seems hurt, but his left leg he keeps way out in front of him and has great...
I have adult chickens that were laying eggs no problem and have stopped completely. I also have younger chickens born at Easter and have not laid one egg! We have had a problem with a bobcat that has taken 5 chickens so I assume the adults are scared but how do I get them all to start laying??