There's a shortage of chicken feed in my area and some one has 6, 50# bags of Ostrich feed for $120. I am considering it since I'm almost out of feed for my laying hens. Will this hurt them??? They do free range a lil bit (2 flocks at separate times) but it's to cut down on flies and...
I posted pics of the eggs I am still "waiting on" Any ideas or thoughts they are still in lock down mode again after 4 days (restarted since I can't tell at this point). I was hoping my pics would help on how far along they may be....
I would like to but I don't think that is an option now as she just attacked them when I tried to see how she and babies would respond to the 2 day old chick.
I did a newbie mistake and didn't realize momma gone broody and was stealing eggs. I didn't mark them until I separated her. After about 10 days she ate an egg eating one and left her with 9. I tried to add 2 day black baby then momma went berserk attacked all babies for safety I removed all...
Anyone experienced with candleing eggs and incubator skills???!!! I need some advice!!! The eggs (5) I had to take from broody after momma killed last hatched chick (less than 24hrs old) I have one hatched, one died in egg late term failure to thrive..., one not viable (bacteria), and 2 possible...
Hello,
I currently have "3" flocks of chickens, and am trying to successfully complete stage 2 (reproduction) and am struggling. I love my girls and this has been a long project for sustainable food source as I am tired for the grocery stores. I do have a couple chickens that are pets. the rest...