Chickens for 10-20 years or more? Pull up a rockin' chair and lay some wisdom on us!

[kathyinmo]

While no one mentioned it, during the 5 or 6 or 10 day collection period, we store our eggs in the basement, where it is relatively constant 58F and somewhat humid. But, I still have to go up and down the stairs three times a day and turn those eggs.

See why five days is enough for me?

Ya need an egg turner!

I also store in the basement (on egg turners).

 

[just me]

While no one mentioned it, during the 5 or 6 or 10 day collection period, we store our eggs in the basement, where it is relatively constant 58F and somewhat humid. But, I still have to go up and down the stairs three times a day and turn those eggs.

See why five days is enough for me?

Thanks for mentioning that....I'll have to be sure to copy and paste all of this in Word, so's I won't be asking the same questions come spring!!

 

[Fred's Hens]

Ya need an egg turner!

I also store in the basement (on egg turners).

Of course you do, Sweetheart. Of course, you do.

 

[kathyinmo]

Quote:

 

[Beekissed]

Fred, wanted to show you pics of that wry tailed hen that I culled....just look at that pelvic torsion! It's no wonder she waddled!

 

[Fred's Hens]

And we really like each other, No, seriously, it's true.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Bee, yes ma'am. That girl was whack from the get go.

 

[galanie]

And we really like each other,  No, seriously, it's true.

 

[Beekissed]

That dad-blamed hatchery stock!!!!

 

[kathyinmo]

That dad-blamed hatchery stock!!!!

Really, Bee - we gotta get you some real heritage stock goin' on there!