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  1. Emmett

    Pox in the flock in winter? Help me solve this puzzle.

    Thank you.
  2. Emmett

    Pox in the flock in winter? Help me solve this puzzle.

    I just got both her eyes cleaned up and treated with Terramycin. The left one had some yellow (pus) keeping it closed but no bubbles or foam. She can now see out of both eyes. She's not broody (the first time this happened it was with a broody hen). She is being kept in our garage and it's dark...
  3. Emmett

    Pox in the flock in winter? Help me solve this puzzle.

  4. Emmett

    Pox in the flock in winter? Help me solve this puzzle.

    I have a newly established flock of adult hens, bought them from October on and most are 1-2 years old. About a month ago I found a broody hen off her eggs in another nest box with both eyes swollen shut and was a little bloody. She's a banty and was broody in the favorite nesting box so my...
  5. Emmett

    Has anyone eaten a Breese?

    Do you raise just for meat or eggs/meat? It appears that they are some solid egg laying birds too.
  6. Emmett

    looking to buy Bresse chickens

    Wow those Blue Bresse are stunning!!!!!!
  7. Emmett

    Has anyone eaten a Breese?

    Yes, I'm with you on Foie gras..... Food optimization I'm all for within reason. They are beautiful birds!
  8. Emmett

    Has anyone eaten a Breese?

    And I can figure out how to edit from my phone but it's Bresse...... Sorry
  9. Emmett

    Has anyone eaten a Breese?

    I'm not sure what forum to post this in but has anyone eaten a Bresse or American Bresse? Was it worth the hype? They are beautiful birds and I stumbled across a mix that might be a productive dual purpose but before I go too far down this rabbit trail I was curious if there really is a taste...
  10. Emmett

    Winter flock egg laying expectations

    Yes that's correct. Any suggestions? The light is turning on around 4:30pm
  11. Emmett

    Winter flock egg laying expectations

    Mind sharing? I would love to hear.
  12. Emmett

    Winter flock egg laying expectations

    I have light on a timer with a darkness sensor (6 hours currently). I started adding light late October I think although I can't remember. Thanks for the info, I might add a few chicks but keep it low and see how the season goes. I also need to decide if I stay with dual purpose hens so I can...
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    Winter flock egg laying expectations

    Okay this is REALLY good to know!!!!! I don't want to create a massive flock making more eggs than I can support. If you flock has slowed down to that level with artificial light then I'm probably right where I want to be!
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    Winter flock egg laying expectations

    I have a newly acquired flock of 30 hens, most have just finished a molt and the flock ranges in age from 6 months to 3 years (my guess on the high end) with the large portion of them being 1-2 years old. They have artificial light and lay between 6-9 eggs a day with plenty of food and water...
  15. Emmett

    Established flock-New to me, not laying

    Thank you. This is what I wondered.
  16. Emmett

    Established flock-New to me, not laying

    I adopted a flock of 26 hens, some are in pretty extreme molt maybe 8 to 10 but the rest are not. They are 1-2 years old, various breeds but mostly good laying breeds. They have supplemental light, are fed 18% feed, lots of fruit and veggies. I will have had them for 2 weeks this Saturday, I'm...
  17. Emmett

    The great yolk color debate

    No advice but can't wait to hear suggestions. I just moved from free range hens too!
  18. Emmett

    Idaho?

    Born and raised in Alaska, spent 3 years in Tennessee before settling in Idaho. Its a great state, I am about 45 minutes west of Boise. The weather is mild and the people are friendly. Even in the "bit city" of Boise, it has a small town feel and the streets are safe. There really isn't a "bad...
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