Just got my first two hens about 2 weeks ago and I sadly found 1 dead yesterday. Neither had laid any eggs for me. I believe maybe they are done laying eggs either for the season or because they are older. I live in SoFlo and it is still hot and sunny. My last standing hen does not seem to be...
Chicken really: Yeah, I've definitely done my research before just jumping into getting chickens which is why I chose not to start with chicks. Even with all the research in the world nothing tops good ol experience.
Little Fuzzy: I definitely don't think it was a predator kill since what I...
Yes! I've definitely looked into many of those things. At first I thought maybe they were molting. I live in South Florida and as you can see the sun is shining bright. Other than the daily rain showers we do get quite a bit of sun! I definitely think they are maybe too old. When we first got...
HI! I recently got 2 Rhode Island Reds from a pet store local to me. I feel they may have sold me older hens because neither of the hens have laid since I've got them. I've had them for 2 weeks now. I know it takes some time but I've read just a few days. From the start one of the hens I had got...
Hi! I just wanted to jump on here and say hello! I recently got my first 2 hens and am already running into trouble on what to do and why certain things are happnening....or not happening! Looking forward to hearing some of your thoughts!