Hi! I would say that this is perfectly normal. I have two Buffs which were excellent layers since the time I got them (I bought them when they were already laying to replace two of my Rhode Island Reds that didn't make it). Anyway, from these 5 chickens I consistently gather 2-4 eggs daily...
Thanks! I appreciate it. Yes, I realized that the egg production would slow/cease even though I got at least an egg or two every couple of days all last winter. My concern was them laying their eggs (if any) outside the coop/nesting box. They never range too far and generally always go to...
A couple of questions...since getting three of our chickens (Rhode Island Reds) in Feb. 2018 and then picking up 1 year old Orpington Buffs in that July, we've kept them in an Eglu Cube coop with a 2 meter run. Once a week when we clean the coop we let them and roam around for most of the day...
Hi every one! We have five chickens in our "flock" - three Rhode Island Reds and two Buff Orpingtons. We love these hens! We're in our second year with them. The 3 reds we raised from chicks and the 2 buffs we got later that same summer (2018). Anyway, we've had dozens of questions, but right...