I need advice, suggestions, and Help

[pennyJo1960]

I thought about getting another coop, but they've been together as a group for close to a year. How would I split them up into two coops?

I would not suggest to split them a flock likes to be together if your able one of the basic garden storage type buildings can be great coops with very little effort

 

[Redsoxgirl]

I have 6 hens, how many eggs should I make and how should I feed it to them so they all get some?

I forgot about olive oil, and I just bought some two weeks ago. That would be much better than Pam! Thank you so much! : )

 

[imnukensc]

You don't have to fry the eggs you feed them. Just boil them and chop them up. You don't even have to take the shells off.

 

[pachicken]

I read all of the reply's and I pulled 18 eggs out mid morning, not sure if they are freaking just happy living out and have free range. I didn't know they have seasons too for laying?

 

[Redsoxgirl]

I would not suggest to split them a flock likes to be together if your able one of the basic garden storage type buildings can be great coops with very little effort

I know like a smallish shed, I've been looking for one but haven't found one yet. I think it would be better for them in the winter.

 

[Peep boy]

I have 6 hens, how many eggs should I make and how should I feed it to them so they all get some?

I'd say about 3-6 eggs. Scramble them, then let them cool, them mash them to little bits. If you sprinkle them on the ground, your girls should all be able to get a good amount. I would not recommend this long- term, but they will enjoy the healthy treat. My go-to vitamin supplement is Vi-tal by Ideal animal health. Can find it at fleet farm. Very easy to use, no need for calculating doses like some other vitamin solutions. I have saved three hens from deficiencies. I give this stuff whenever someone looks a little under the weather. If you follow the dosing, you should have no problem. It also helps in stressful situations. I hope this helps you!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I know like a smallish shed, I've been looking for one but haven't found one yet. I think it would be better for them in the winter.

if you have a home depot or lowes even walmart you can see them online then look for what you might want for them and the cost of each it doesnt need to be the most expensive then there is lots of idea here to make them a great coop

 

[Redsoxgirl]

You don't have to fry the eggs you feed them. Just boil them and chop them up. You don't even have to take the shells off.

Really? I didn't even think about that...how small should it be chopped with the shells on? That a wicked cool suggestion! : )

 

[Redsoxgirl]

Really? I didn't even think about that...how small should it be chopped with the shells on? That a wicked cool suggestion! : )

I meant that's a wicked cool suggestion! : )

 

[bobbi-j]

Although your coop is small, they are able to get out into the run. That helps. (For future reference, when you see a coop advertised to hold x number of chickens, divide that in half. You'll be closer to the amount they really hold.) It's good that you're building a bigger run for them. That should make them happy.