That's actually a good idea. Do you know if it would bother them being near the other chickens but not being able to get to them? Would they pace the fence trying to get to the bigger flock and all the hens or would it be better to put them farther away where they can't see each other?
ht not donate to a local food bank or just give them away. There’s plenty of people who would eat more eggs but can’t afford them.Yes it sounds crazywe just hardly eat any eggs but I love having chickens! It's a problem. I have looked into sultans I might try those and thank you for the suggestion!
There aren't any food banks near me that I know of. I don't personally know any people that can't afford their own eggs but I do give some away. It's just not enough to keep up with it.
A lot of food banks will only take pkg. or canned foods, not fresh. Once a month I take all mine to a mens recovery shelter and any produce from the garden, where they cook them up for the residents. You can try salvation army, they'll cook them up for a lot of hungry people. You'd be surprised how many people you can feed with a months worth of eggs! And you'll feel so good about yourself for doing that, that you could justify getting dozens more chickens! After all, its for a good cause, lol.
Black Copper Marans don't lay frequently. I get an egg every 1-2, or 3 weeks from mine.I was thinking of adding some white chickens to my flock (as I already have black and lots of dark colors) the next time I decide I need more which probably won't be until next year at the soonest but most likely the year after. But I already have way more eggs than I can use and 6 more pullets that will be laying by next year. So I was hoping I could find a breed that would suit what I'm looking forI really love my wyandottes so I was considering Columbian wyandottes but mine lay pretty regularly. The winters here aren't very harsh but the summers can be quite humid but they do have plenty of shade and ventilation and I provide multiple waterers. I prefer calmer breeds but that's not too important as I already have some that are quite tame. They have ample space to free range so no worries there. Does anyone have any suggestions for what might best fit what I'm looking for? Thank you in advance if you do!
