Houdans

[zach N houdan]

i would go with McMurray if u were going to buy from a hatchery

 

[HaikuHeritageFarm]

Well I'm definitely getting a batch from Cackle because of the deal they cut me, but I will consider a batch from McMurray as well. It would be interesting to raise them out side by side.

 

[aoxa]

Well I'm definitely getting a batch from Cackle because of the deal they cut me, but I will consider a batch from McMurray as well. It would be interesting to raise them out side by side.

Definitely worth documenting! I'd be really interested in the results

 

[Chambertin]

Finally egg number 2.
Laid on the cleanest part of the poop board, not in the box, but its clean at least.

Cant see it but it gor stepped on and cracked the other side.
Here's hoping for some more and larger ones soon.

 

[Puddin Fluff]

Yeah!!! how old is your girl? Mine was hatched in April and i am still waiting.

 

[aoxa]

Yeah!!!  how old is your girl?  Mine was hatched in April and i am still waiting.

Here too!

Are you adding extra lighting at all?

They are getting around 8 hours a day. Maybe that's why.. :/

 

[Bentley]

Modern chickens needs 14 hours light per day (consistently) in order to stimulate their reproductive system. kind of tricking them into thinking "hey, its Spring". It can occur on less light in breeds bred specifically for egg production but this is the rule to get, or keep, birds in production through the winter months.

 

[aoxa]

Modern chickens needs 14 hours light per day (consistently) in order to stimulate their reproductive system. kind of tricking them into thinking "hey, its Spring". It can occur on less light in breeds bred specifically for egg production but this is the rule to get, or keep, birds in production through the winter months.

I get that, but it has never affected my young pullets. Usually they lay without any additional lighting.

 

[Bentley]

What kind of pullets?

 

[aoxa]

What kind of pullets?

Barred Plymouth Rocks, Red Sex Links, Silkies, Naked Neck Turkens, Mixed breeds..