Illinois...

[BReeder!]

There is definitely a difference in non soy feed. Only question now is is the difference due to protein level or hormone level? I see lots of pics of RIR big hens then look at mine. I'm not lacking on eggs at all though. Even my wyandotte is a lightweight.
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Are the ticks and mites under control now? Could that be why they are lightweights? Perhaps they were drained by the blood suckers.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

Are the ticks and mites under control now? Could that be why they are lightweights? Perhaps they were drained by the blood suckers.

I dont think so but possible. Layers were skinny before I ever seen a mite. It's still possible I had a problem and didn't know but I've never gotten bites (on me) before.
Plus eggs have been abundant, they lay less when they are stressed. I should have noticed bites simply because of this lady and her habit.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Egg anyone?
My duck laid an abnormally large egg. It wont even go in an egg carton!

 

[Molpet]

Egg anyone?
My duck laid an abnormally large egg. It wont even go in an egg carton!View attachment 2611975

Ouch
I would say hatch but probably double yolk

 

[BReeder!]

Egg anyone?
My duck laid an abnormally large egg. It wont even go in an egg carton!View attachment 2611975

Most of my duck eggs barely got in an egg carton. That one is quite large though. Have you cracked it open yet? Wondering if it's a double yolk or an egg inside an egg.

 

[cavemanrich]

Egg anyone?
My duck laid an abnormally large egg. It wont even go in an egg carton!View attachment 2611975

Outside chance,but,,,,,,,,,,,,, is it a possibility duck swallowed one of the Easter Eggs you hid in the yard for your children,,,,,,,,,( plastic loaded with chocolate) and now expressed this combo. ??? Its like breakfast and dessert in one package.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

CX were late bloomers but they ended up ok. 10 pounds for 1 and 10 pounds 2 ounces on another. The third had the gross injury so I only took select cuts but she might have been even bigger.

 

[cavemanrich]

WhyDoILikeChickens​

I see you are using your tank scale..

BTW 10 pound chickens can be used as substitutes for Thanksgiving.

 

[WhyDoILikeChickens]

WhyDoILikeChickens​

I see you are using your tank scale..

BTW 10 pound chickens can be used as substitutes for Thanksgiving.

Lol it's the most accurate that I have. Chicken and refrigerant are basically the same thing right?

 

[Molpet]

Not saying she's the one but I'm fostering a lovely dog from All Herding Breed Dog Rescue of Illinois.
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She is a professional chill dog. Excells at napping. Good with chickens, cats and other dogs, will not tolerate them near her lady parts though.
She doesn't know any word commands, but learning quickly.

I have this good girl home
She does know out and my cat likes her.
Now I need a name. So far I call her good girl.