yes they were all laying before I got them. they range from 1 to 3 years old. I have one that is molting and she's cranky, but the rest seem to be doing fine. thanks for your help!
I got my 6 hens on Saturday and only one of them is laying eggs - one a day. could this be stress from the move? they are all eating well and moving about, seem to be "okay". the pen we keep them in is a lot smaller than they are used to - they had free range where they came from. we live in...
yes, I don't plan on having chicks or roosters. I don't have the time or room to do baby chicks or deal with the roosters. I love eggs though and so does my husband!
I get my girls tomorrow and I am so excited. i'm just starting out with 6 hens ranging from 2 to 5 years old. one of my friends is selling all but about 20 of her hen (she will be going thru the "empty nest" syndrome) and won't need all 150 chickens. I've got everything ready for them! I hope...
Hi "New to chickens"
I, too am new to the chickens. my husband and sons have just completed my chicken coop/pen and we will be getting our hens this Saturday. I am really excited about this new venture. I love farm-fresh eggs. we have been getting eggs from these hens for several years and...