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So glad this thread is still going.

Quote: I didn't discount it. But if the pigs did it, why would my two *boys* admit to it? Regardless, the maid saw it and was yelling at them to stop, but they didn't hear her over the tractor. I don't doubt the pigs could/would kill a sick or injured chicken, but they didn't kill that one...

So not an OT with chickens, but I think this story fits here. Yesterday the farrier came, horse pooped in the aisle and I went out for a shovel. Saw my pigs stomping all over a black thing. OMG it's my NN hen! She was very dead and they had had her for a while, but they're pretty well fed so...

There are apps out there now that allow you to create stuff like this. Not saying it isn't real, just raising the possibility that it's not. Also not saying there aren't people out there like that. There are also people willing to believe there are.

I was also sad to see this thread go. I didn't see anything as bashing myself, but having been on unmoderated forums, this is a very happy place. I tend to skip over the posts that have no value to me and pick out what applies to my situation. Please don't forget that there are some of us here...

What makes a good broody/mama hen vs a bad broody/mama hen? Reasons to cull a broody?

Quote: I'm no chicken expert, but Alfalfa has a very high CA:Phos ratio and also has estrogenic properties. Wouldn't surprise me if it gave layers a boost.

This is a very interesting thread. Thank you to those who choose to contribute and also to everyone participating in good humour.