I don't visit this site frequently, but I like your question. I am reviewing responses, and will be implementing some of the positive responses. Thank you Cryss, for posing the question.
This is my second flock of Isa Brown chickens, both bought at Tractor Supply. My first flock was six ladies, and my current flock is eight. They are very dependable layers, generally an egg a day per chicken, and they are very easily handled. I free range them most days. I would recommend this...
Thanks Ol Grey Mare, I just looked it up and my area is 12hrs, 32mins of daylight. Thank you, I will be begin lighting the coop in the morning hours. Thanks, Chicken Rancher Jeff
Thanks penny1960. Yes, I am looking for production through the cold, dark NH Fall/Winters. I just thought it was early in the year to add light. Maybe I am being fooled by our unseasonably warm temps. Thanks again, Jeff
Hello, I am new to chickens, and appreciate this site. I have 6 IsoBrowns in their first year. For the past six weeks they have been laying 5-6 eggs consistently, all in the three nesting boxes. Coop is 4'w x 4'l x 5' h and 3' off the ground, and run is 6'w x 12'l x 6'h and enclosed like a...