Easter egger egg laying question

[Vaskarb12]

Can you bring her upstairs near a larger window, lights you turn on often, etc? You can use a large wire dog cage to keep her contained and still have room to move around. You might even be able to use a used kid play pen, just would need a cover.

If you would consider getting another pullet, you should get one similar in age to her, but you would still need to keep them separate but near to each other so they can see each other and get used to each other for a couple of weeks. Chickens are social animals, so a friend would be great. Where are you located, in general?

Saint Louis Missouri.

 

[Vaskarb12]

You need to feed a starter grower 18% protein with poultry grit on the side and oyster shell over 15 weeks. You can find these all at TSC. Also needs fresh water. I would plan to get an outdoor coop for yourself also available at TSC. Chickens need daylight hours of minimum 14 hours to lay eggs. Mine started at 28 weeks. Provide plenty of fresh water and a complete chicken feed. Scratch should not be fed at all except as a treat 10% or less of diet only for chickens 28 weeks and older. Couple tablespoons per day that’s it. Need more than one. Need pine mulch for bedding in coop or straw right now for warmth if cold in your area. If only feeding scratch the chicken is being starved. It is less than 10% protein and never should be the feed.

I understand that and I went to buy a complete feed for her.

 

[Vaskarb12]

SHE NEEDS TO BE OUTSIDE IN A COOP..SHE NEEDS DAYLIGHT AND SUN,,..WITH A NESTING BOX AND SHE SHOULD BE FED A LAYER CRUMBLE OR PELLET FEED

I can’t take her outside; it’s freezing cold in Saint Louis.

 

[Vaskarb12]

Soooo..... I’ll be the jerk. Chickens should not be kept inside or alone. They are not love birds or parakeets. You need to get at least one more chicken and build/buy an outdoor enclosure. Please read the articles section specifically the learning center. Please PLEASE PLEASE

Would a rooster be fine for her?

 

[ladybugchickenfarms]

Would a rooster be fine for her?

You should have 5-10 hens per one rooster. You don't want the hen to be overwhelmed by being mated too much.

 

[21hens-incharge]

If you are in town a rooster is also likely not allowed.

I would get a female of similar size and color as her friend.

 

[Cyprus]

If you are in town a rooster is also likely not allowed.

I would get a female of similar size and color as her friend.

Get more females, around her age.

 

[ladybugchickenfarms]

And how cold is it where you are? I know you said it's freezing, but chickens can withstand surprisingly cold temperatures.

 

[Cyprus]

And how cold is it where you are? I know you said it's freezing, but chickens can withstand surprisingly cold temperatures.

21F

 

[ladybugchickenfarms]

21F

Is that for the OP?