Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

I do ... last year I did three separate groups of three and this year I did two separate groups of three.... and now I have 18 chickens!
Sorry, I know you didn’t ask me... but I’m bored

Post more photos if your bored.

 

[BY Bob]

Well... I am realizing that if I want enough eggs to give away I need more hens! I have 12 layers at the moment and for the last month or so I’m only getting 5 eggs a day! Well, we eat six eggs a day soooooo..... I’m thinking somewhere around 20... but I don’t know cuz my two year olds have already slowed down so I don’t know how to get this to work without winding up with a lot more than twenty... being as how they start to slow after year one .... I might only have enough to give away at certain times.. when I’m getting plenty. I’d like to give eggs to the firefighters at the stations... since they live there part time...

Leghorns for eggs and fun!

 

[BY Bob]

@WhoDatChick

Sista Whodat, how close is this hurricane going to come to you? Are you safe?

 

[RoyalChick]

Well... I am realizing that if I want enough eggs to give away I need more hens! I have 12 layers at the moment and for the last month or so I’m only getting 5 eggs a day! Well, we eat six eggs a day soooooo..... I’m thinking somewhere around 20... but I don’t know cuz my two year olds have already slowed down so I don’t know how to get this to work without winding up with a lot more than twenty... being as how they start to slow after year one .... I might only have enough to give away at certain times.. when I’m getting plenty. I’d like to give eggs to the firefighters at the stations... since they live there part time...

I am clearly out of my league!
I too give eggs away and was following the same logic but I was scared to go past about 10. I have no idea why as the Palace is sized for twice that if you believe the standard numbers (I don't) and by the time I even got to 10 I would be retired and able to accompany them on free-ranging time.
I am definitely doing two more next year - I am having such fun with the two young ladies growing up I just have to do that again!

 

[BY Bob]

I am clearly out of my league!
I too give eggs away and was following the same logic but I was scared to go past about 10. I have no idea why as the Palace is sized for twice that if you believe the standard numbers (I don't) and by the time I even got to 10 I would be retired and able to accompany them on free-ranging time.
I am definitely doing two more next year - I am having such fun with the two young ladies growing up I just have to do that again!

Never less than two. Always add at least a pair. Your two are just darling!

 

[MaryJanet]

Never less than two. Always add at least a pair. Your two are just darling!

I'm thinking of a trio next time. Plenty of youngsters to share the older ladies' pecking.

 

[BY Bob]

I'm thinking of a trio next time. Plenty of youngsters to share the older ladies' pecking.

I did 3 this time. It worked out well. Always at least 2 though. They need a friend in the pecking order.

 

[RoyalChick]

Never less than two. Always add at least a pair. Your two are just darling!

Oh yes, seeing how close they are to each other I couldn't imagine just adding one.

 

[Ribh]

Well... I am realizing that if I want enough eggs to give away I need more hens! I have 12 layers at the moment and for the last month or so I’m only getting 5 eggs a day! Well, we eat six eggs a day soooooo..... I’m thinking somewhere around 20... but I don’t know cuz my two year olds have already slowed down so I don’t know how to get this to work without winding up with a lot more than twenty... being as how they start to slow after year one .... I might only have enough to give away at certain times.. when I’m getting plenty. I’d like to give eggs to the firefighters at the stations... since they live there part time...

I have 14 & am getting 8~9 eggs a day @ present. My older girls are heading for 3/4 years & showing no signs of slowing down: BRS & FavorellXs. I am very happy with their longevity.

My Golden Campine is 2 & still laying really well. So is my Frizzle. The rest of my girls are younger.

I am giving away about 4 dozen eggs a week.

I think a lot depends on the health & longevity of the birds in question. I won't get ISAs for example. Lots of eggs but short lives & sudden deaths.

 

[BY Bob]

I have 14 & am getting 8~9 eggs a day @ present. My older girls are heading for 3/4 years & showing no signs of slowing down: BRS & FavorellXs. I am very happy with their longevity.

My Golden Campine is 2 & still laying really well. So is my Frizzle. The rest of my girls are younger.

I am giving away about 4 dozen eggs a week.

I think a lot depends on the health & longevity of the birds in question. I won't get ISAs for example. Lots of eggs but short lives & sudden deaths.

Always remember, Barred Rock = Broody