I became a care taker of chickens at 7 years old, and reinspired 30+ yrs later by a random wild hen while visiting family in Hawaii. Their happy crooning while foraging makes me calm, and the need to keep them healthy and safe an inspiration. I hope to continue my growth through learning and...
I currently feed Layena Omega-3 and free range all my chickens. Additions include Verm-X in wet months and Defend, as my old lady always visits to be hand fed treats.
My almost 10 year old hen lays about 5 eggs/ year. It's an amazing feat, and tells me her overall health and environment are good. Keeping the old lady around while she is still comfortable has given me great feedback on my overall practices. I don't expect much but she has been an amazing...