Hey Yall, this is my first winter with chickens....and its supposed to be in the 20's tonight in Athens.... do my girls need a heat lamp? They have not had one up to this point and i know we've had a couple of nights already at freezing. Thanks!
They're precious! And it IS so fun to get those sweet baby chicks. There's nothing cuter!! And they change SO fast.... hoping they all pull through for you!
I have a young pullet ("Peaches", 23 weeks) who seems to occasionally lay two eggs.... one with a hard shell, then 5 minutes later a soft shelled one. I saw her do it yesterday (late in the day, at that), and she laid it while free ranging outside of the run (which they only get to do about an...
I want some Olive Eggers so badly!! But I've got two Marans chicks that i'll be bringing home soon and my baby bantams in addition to my 9 other girls....and i live in a Neighborhood! Ha!! Sigh. Wish I could help you! I KNOW there are lots of folks out there looking though...have you tried...
We are thinking of adding some additional space to our run, but it will not be covered on top, there are some trees overhead for some coverage. From yall's experience, how often do hawks take grown chickens? And do y'all think the trees would provide some protection from a diving hawk?
Can any wise Georgia chicken owners give me an idea of what to expect this winter in terms of laying? My 9 girls are 20 1/2 weeks old and I think I've got 5 laying (but not daily). I've been reading that they don't lay during the winter, but wondered if that's across the board or if it was...
First that last picture makes me hungry!! It looks so delicious! Second - the idea of slanted boxes....that's AWESOME. what a great idea. I worry mine are going to peck the eggs etc. Great idea. Glad its working!