Chickie, Chiquita and Charlotte

[cherylnoble]

I'm Cheryl and this is my second try with chickens, I grew up with chickens and rabbits for food, later did chickens until the raccoons got 'em. I live inhe a different area, San Diego hills with a fenced yard and a local coyote. Had 4, now 3 as I let them free range and they picked the jerk next door to visit. Hopped a 5 foot fence. Thank heaven they came when called and went through the hole I made in the fence and are now cooped until I extend the fence with deer net. Two golden sex link and an Americauna. No eggs yet, golf balls didn't encourage.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Cheryl, and

! Pleased you joined us! Good luck on your second go round with chickens! You mentioned not laying - how old are they?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

maybe the coyote has them too stressed out to lay. Are you sure they are hens?

 

[cherylnoble]

About 4 & 5 months old. They are smallish full grown,

 

[cherylnoble]

Definitely hens, all cluck, no crow. They seem their usual selves, love their treats, respond to "hey, chickens" by coming to the side of the coop to await my arrival. I think they are just a tad too young.

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hi and

Hope you start seeing some eggs soon. Our chickens are 4 and a half months old and they're not laying yet. You should see their combs get bigger before they start.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!