I have 2 lefhorn hens and 6 rhode island reds they have been laying eggs like crazy and we can only eat but so many. I was wondering where can I sell them?
I have 1 mascovi hen and 1 pekin hen, and a black Swedish drake. They have recently been laying eggs and I have noticed that a few of then have very slight cracks. I have been storing them in an egg carton on top my mini fridge because I have been told this keeps them fresh until you are ready...
I was wondering, when one of my hens goes broody, will she sit on any eggs? Or does she have to recognize them. Can I put any fertile eggs I want to hatch under her? Will she still take care of them?
I am new to owning chickens and I was told a hen will not sit on her eggs until she has at least six eggs. I was told to take out the eggs carefully wash them, put them in a carton, and set them on top the fridge because this will keep them cool and fresh until she is ready. Then put nest like...
I have 2 leghorn hens and they have a rooster with them, not sure what breed the rooster is, I know he is a mixed breed though. My hens have only laid one egg since I got them about 1 month ago. Any suggestions on improving egg production other than layer feed. Also why they are not laying.