I have 28 chickens. They free eat from a feeder that can hold 50 lbs of Dumar layer pellets. I supplement with cracked corn or sun flower seeds for fat during colder weather But they eat at will. They typically eat 50 lbs in four days before I have to reload the feeder. I get good eggs results...
This is my first year with chickens (egg layers) and I have been feeding Dumor Egg Layer food. I have supplemented with cracked corn and sun flower seeds. I know this is the first year the hens have been laying, however they continue to belt out 20 to twenty three eggs daily for twenty-four...
Many years ago a neighbors dog came onto our property and killed all of my birds. Well the dog was then chained in their backyard for all to see and they paid for the loss. Regardless of all the actions the memory is always there as a sad reality.
I just recently got into raising and caring for chickens. In the process of purchasing my chicks a few roosters were unknowingly purchased. Now they are coming of age to crow and to breed with the young hens. I have four type roosters. The roosters are bullying the hens to submit to them. Which...
The nest box is too high for most people. The coop is too small to house the chickens if need be for worst weather in the winter. The materials were not well planned out. The run is bearly large enough for the current hen count.:rolleyes:
Hello, Was wondering the same thing about Franklin County PA. Been looking for answers regarding the ordinances/laws regarding coops and chickens. If anyone knows anything on this subject please lend a hand in pointing me in the right direction. Sorry I don't know anything about harrisburg.