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Maybe something here will help Ogress: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/329/factors-affecting-egg-quality http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/1/egg-quality-handbook/28/blood-spots Imp

Full grown eagles will certainly take an adult chicken given the opportunity. It seems somewhat rare. I've heard more about eagles taking ducks over the years. And hawks appear to cause more problems. Probably because there are more of them. Maybe the best defense is lots of cover/trees/brush...

Yeah, that would make a difference. lol cmsdvm told me there was other options, might still be able to help. There is a thread here about decrowing https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/705084/decrowing-roosters Imp

Are you talking about Decrowing an adult rooster? It's a rare vet that will do that. I think you mean neutering/caponizing a male chick. I looked into that when I had a cockeral. There is a vet member CMSDVM here that has a vet practice that does it, in the Tacoma area. I waited too long (I...

Quote: Sorry. :-( If you are interested, Reber Ranch (Kent) gets Polish in during their Chick Days. I've seen them every year. And been tempted. If memory serves, they are black with white crests. Their list shows that they are ordered for March 6th. Imp- good luck

Thought I'd mention that chick days at Reber Ranch, in Kent, starts Feb 21st. Website: http://reberranch.com/ List of chicks, ducklings, goslings: http://reberranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-Reber-Ranch-Chick-Order-List-2.pdf Imp

It looks like Reber Ranch in Kent is going to start getting chicks in, at the end of February. Reber is in Kent (East Hill) not too far from Covington and Renton. Nice place, just remodeled. They usually have an extensive list of breeds available, but I don't think it's ready yet. They get their...

I had to buy eggs too. (first time in 10 years, lol) But that's because I had a fridge accident yesterday. Imp- Brokem'll

Me too, barely getting 1 egg a day from 4 younger hens. Between, broodiness, molting, and the long warm summer, I guess. Imp

Back at ya CL!

Sorry Robin, but the comp here at work won't let me quote. I'm not sure, but it kind of looks like an Aronia or Choke Berry. Russ

Here's a link to the rules: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/terms-of-service Imp

Robin, Your comment hasn't been deleted. I can still see it. copy & pasted Quote: The author might have just found the pic on google. It's kind of amazing. I once posted a pic of my obese black cat named Imp. Now you can find that pic if you google "imp" images. lol Russ

It's very pretty. Yes it looks like they might roost in/on the nests and poop. Also looks like it would get wet inside in the rain. And might need to upgrade the latches for raccoons. Russ

I've mostly use yard waste, leaves, lawn clippings. It is about 100+ sf and about 1/3 is covered. I only clean it out completely about 3 times a year. As it composts it does get soggy in the rain. I don't have any smell issues, but I never have more than 5 chickens, and they get the run of the...