Colorado

[Bobafett]

That is smart with the wireless thermo...definitely going to use that idea!

 

[WendyGeisler]

fun link, for a laugh

http://www.undergroundhealth.com/the-hazards-of-backyard-hens/

 

[Wendi C]

Last night when I got home from work, I went running out to their coop in anticipation of an egg, but I was sorely disappointed because the only thing I found was chicken poop and 3 bossy pullets demanding their evening treat. So I gave the girls a stern talking to last night and explained that if they don't jump start the egg factory I will rename them "soup". They didn't seem either scared or impressed (I think they have my number). Who would have known that waiting for your first egg is very much like waiting for Santa?

 

[Denverchickee]

Omgosh Wendi me too!!!!

This driving me freaking nuts!!!! Seriously 28 & 24 weeks???
It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong?!!!
I'm about to take a pan of hot sizzling grease out there!!!!!

 

[samsr]

Omgosh Wendi me too!!!!

This driving me freaking nuts!!!! Seriously 28 & 24 weeks???
It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong?!!!
I'm about to take a pan of hot sizzling grease out there!!!!!

I am assuming these hens are on layer feed now? Or oyster shells?

 

[Denverchickee]

I am assuming these hens are on layer feed now? Or oyster shells?

Sure are, been feeding this since July 5
http://www.ajoyfulnoisefarm.com/organic-feed/
Oyster shell and many other treats.....(shrugging shoulders)

 

[Wendi C]

Omgosh Wendi me too!!!!

This driving me freaking nuts!!!! Seriously 28 & 24 weeks???
It makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong?!!!
I'm about to take a pan of hot sizzling grease out there!!!!!

I've heard some breeds are slower than others, but I thought my RIR would be the first.

I am assuming these hens are on layer feed now? Or oyster shells?

I've had the girls on layer feed since about week 18 (Ranchway Organic Easy Feed 16%). I offer oyster shells everyday. I supplement with meal worms. Their feed consumption has slowed down because they're eating lots of greens and fruit scraps. Should I limit "treats"?

 

[suncatcher]

So many pages to read, not sure I have the time just yet..... a big "howdy" to all the new Colorado thread peeps!!!!!

I too live where it can get really cold, so coop is well insulated, and of course no drafts. I don't use heat in the winter, just LOTS of bedding, and they all hunker down together, so far, so good!

As to the late bloomers on laying their first eggs, look at it this way, they will lay for longer, so no worries, you will still get the same amount of eggs!! LOL

Wendel happy belated birthday to Beth!!!!!!

 

[P-Funk]

fun link, for a laugh

http://www.undergroundhealth.com/the-hazards-of-backyard-hens/

Baaaaaahhhhaaaaahhhhaaaahhaaaaaahaaahahahaha!!!

 

[WendyGeisler]

another fun video to give you a chuckle...
this one is on How to Teach you chickens that you are the boss