Checked for lice nothing. Some lose around neck and chest some lose feathers all over I'm beginning to think it's stress related. They have a secure pen and coop but I let them out during the day. About 2 months ago a falcon killed one. Stop letting them free range for a couple of weeks. Every...
How many times a year is normal for a hen to molt? I have several hens that are molting for the third time in about 10 months. Averaging 0 to 2 eggs a day. They have good feed, fresh water and free range most days. Winter temps aren't extreme.
How many times a year is normal for a hen to molt? I have several hens that are molting for the third time in about 10 months. Averaging 0 to 2 eggs a day. They have good feed, fresh water and free range most days. Winter temps aren't extreme.
I have my first egg!! It was from one of my Brahmas and she is only 16 weeks old. Need to upload pic. So excited.
3 Brahmas
3 EE
3 RIR
3 Barred (Pymouth) Rock
3 Welsummers
3 Cuckoo Marans
One of my Brahmas laid her first egg at just over 4 months of age (she was hatched Mar. 26). It was very small. My question is how often can I expect her to lay? This was on the July 24. It is now July 28th, no more eggs yet.
We are building a coop, actually my husband is. He insist on sealing the floor. Can anybody tell me what is the safest and least expensive way to do this?