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Well, I've had my 4 girls for 3 weeks now and I'm pleased to announce... I GOT MY FIRST EGG YESTERDAY!!! And got my second egg today!!! Thanks BYC for this truly awesome site!!!

Thanks Chris...

Thanks... So there is no way of knowing how much egg production I will get from these hens?

We caught these birds on my Aunt and Uncles property last week (see "Managing your flock" under thread "Chickens were hurricane victims too"). I was told that when the birds first arrived, they were all RIR's. And over time, mixed in with Buff Orphingtons. I'm wondering if they were actually...

Thanks rhoda_bruce...that's the kind of info I was looking for! I really wish I could go get the rest of those birds....there is just way too many. I live in a residential neighborhood where no roos are allowed and my yard (although larger than most) is not big enough for a larger coop. I NEED...

Hello again! Does anybody have any idea of when these birds might be calmed down enough to start laying eggs? I know they slow down during the winter months due to lack of daylight, but surely they will lay some eggs right? I have 2 nest boxes that are 16"x16"x16". They or over one another...

My Aunt and Uncle built a coop and hen house and took in some of the birds about a year after they arrived (they lured them into the pen with cracked corn). They clipped their wings (as their coop has no roof), and bought 2 Buff Orphingtons hens (cause my aunt liked them for brooding). My Aunt...

We took out the stump and the few other logs...They are ALL on the roost tonight! Didn't need the step ladder either! They are a little timid...they come as close as 2 ft. from me; when I first go in the coop, they all huddle in a corner...but once I start with food they get pretty close. While...

Thank you all for your kind wishes. Now if we can just get them to roost on the bar. They like to huddle up on a hollowed out tree stump in the run area which is not protected from the dew that falls during the night. The roost bar is a 2x4 with the edges rounded off (4" side up), and stands...

Might get 2 more, but that would be it, due to the limited space I have. This is my "Urban" Flock!

We had no trouble at all catching them...my Aunt, Uncle, DH, & I watched them get in the underbrush (right at dusk) and plotted the ones to grab...as dusk fell to darkness, we just each grabbed one by their feet and put them all in a dog crate! It was over in less than 5 mins! Was a fun time...

Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Well...as promised, I am updating the status of the "Great Chicken Hunt of 2009"! See for yourself...We caught 4 Girls Wednesday evening! This is the "flock This one is on top of the pecking order Nice & healthy! #3 This is Goldie...

Kittymomma.... I will follow the qarantine guidelines should this "wild" flock work out. If it doesn't a "WHOLE" brand new flock will be here. How long should I wait should I choose to remove the entire flock of wild birds (keep in mind, I will have treated for all parasites & worms, upon...

Thanks to ALL... Keep the info coming....This place IS addictive...I spent almost 8 hrs here Sat. doing research (hatching, brooding, etc.) And have been here for at least 2-3 hrs. a day gaining knowledge. Sorry-off topic... I'm thinking of bringing a smaller kennel and asking my...

I realize that I'm sure to get a mutt breed here. May or may not be good layers. I also know laying slows in the winter. But I am excited to see how things work out. So if things don't work out and this "wild" bunch doesn't stay...say I've treated all parasites...there should be no harm in...

Like I said earier...try before I buy....besides, what's the worse that can happen? I either take them back or they feed my family? Right?

Drum & Joe...Coop and run are already up and waiting for hens...just a few minor things to add...a roost, dustbath, & ummmm?That's it.... I've been checking info out on this site for over a month...I admit...originaly concerned about the "wild" factor but feeling better about this thanks to all...

No...roo was not in the plan...just wondered how long eggs might be fertile after getting them home. So if they don't lay due to stress for more than 3 days, chances are they will not hatch?

So what kind of food should I have on hand?

...............lol I will post pics if I can figure out how to do it....I can't even upload an avatar...says file too large.