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[Leahs Mom]

Competition. It's like toddlers.

My box. No, my box! No, MY BOX!

 

[Leahs Mom]

All mine are laying in one right now - though there are 5 boxes! If they can't get in, they lay on the floor next to the preferred box.

 

[JanetMarie]

@Indyshent Please stop by to visit and let us know how you're doing.

 

[Faraday40]

All mine are laying in one right now - though there are 5 boxes! If they can't get in, they lay on the floor next to the preferred box.

Yes, t's very possible the egg will land NEXT TO the nest.
Just look at that over-hang!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Lady with a farm, kids, and no other roosters wants to take all my birds Saturday, so provided she shows up and doesn't change her mind, all the birds are going to have a nicer, bigger home this weekend.

I hope this works out for you. Sending you a huge hug and a prayer for health.

Yes, t's very possible the egg will land NEXT TO the nest.
Just look at that over-hang!
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All my species do this! Even the goats, they all want to kid together. 2 of my goose hens (sisters) brood together every year.

 

[hbrown322]

Thanks for the info. I did find a guy who has some of the hens and roosters i'm looking for, although any new information is welcome. Beak trimming is definitely something i don't want for my birds.

Have you checked Indy Chickens on Facebook? I know a lot of people post on there when they are trying to find their roosters a home.

 

[hbrown322]

Just got caught up with reading the posts. It’s been ages since I’ve been on.
This winter has been rough!
My girls are definitely going stir crazy. I usually let them out to free range in the morning before I leave for work or evening when I get home, but it’s still too dark to do that. I’ve been rearranging their run & adding enrichment every week to spice things up for them.
They get some free range time over the weekends.
My plans for this spring/summer is to get our yard fenced in so I can let them free range without neighbors dogs/foxes/coyotes getting into our yard. Also letting them free range without worry of them crossing into our neighbors property. Obviously hawks & owls will still be a threat, but I would rather them be free range then cooped up all day.
Also on my plans for this spring is to fix our shed. The previous owner had a tree fall on it and never got it fixed. It needs a lot of work, but I think one free weekend & a few good friends will help us get the job done!
I’m at my city max with chickens. But my wishlist is still ever growing. I feel like this winter was more harsh on my flock than last year. I’ve learned a lot on what to do/what not to do & will definitely prep sooner next winter. @Indyshent I’m sorry you are going through this and I hope that you get some answers & a quick recovery!!

 

[JanetMarie]

Lucy's first egg!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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Lucy's first egg!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Have you checked Indy Chickens on Facebook? I know a lot of people post on there when they are trying to find their roosters a home.

Don't forget we do have our own Facebook page too!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/653896251318576/