Thanks so much. Do u know how long molt takes? 1x of my girls is barred rock but no feathers from her around so she might be the one laying a couple times a week. The other girls dont look like theyre malting and didnt expect that as we are going into winter soon....
During that time i ran out...
Hi all,
I have 4laying hens about 1yr old. They were laying daily for weeks Id get 4 eggs daily. I ran out of feed 2 weeks ago so for a few days they didn't get too much food (didn't starve or anything just a lot less and they were hungry). I knew they were not happy as I was only getting 1-2 a...
I may add I have never seen any predators like snakes or foxes in or around my property. I have a lot of big dogs and my property is sorrounded by limestone walls
Hi all,
I have 4laying hens about 1yr old. They were laying daily for weeks Id get 4 eggs daily. I ran out of feed 2 weeks ago so for a few days they didn't get too much food (didn't starve or anything just a lot less and they were hungry). I knew they were not happy as I was only getting 1-2 a...
I'm no expert but in my limited experience if you can't see movement or hear chirping after that I'm afraid it sounds like bad news :(
I normally keep my chicks in the incubator for as long as possible to encourage hatching of the others
Wou
Does that explain why his comb in #1 is a different size/shape too #2,3 if he is mixed not pure?
They are all same size and colouring except the comb. I think I have all boys too. Thanks for the reply
I have three 9 week olds. Are these cockerels or pullets?
1) I think this is a cockerel. He was only one born with a long skinny comb since and is slow to feather.
2) I think this one is a pullet but acts very aggressive pecking me and the others. Already fully feathered but a very thick...