male or female

[Miss Lydia]

Yes i cant wait till they start laying when would they start laying?

Maybe not till spring. refresh my memory how old?

 

[nemobiss]

5 months

 

[Miss Lydia]

5 months

They may surprise you but don't be too disappointed if it's in the spring unless you live were it stays warm year round.

 

[nemobiss]

I been getting an egg a day for three days now from dakota my brown pekin she is inside i live in montana and its cold.but is that why she is laying egg cause she is inside and it warm

 

[Miss Lydia]

I been getting an egg a day for three days now from dakota my brown pekin she is inside i live in montana and its cold.but is that why she is laying egg cause she is inside and it warm

Yep and the extra light makes her think longer days than is actually out side. Not much you can do other than keep her in the dark but I wouldn't, so just make sure she is getting plenty of calcium most of us use Oyster shell, she'll need the extra to keep the calcium from leaching out of her bones to make hard shells and good quality feed. do you not have a outside housing for them? or just feel it's too cold for them? remember they are wearing down under their feathers and risk over heating if in a warm house. You could keep them at room temp around 40-50 though and turn the light off when it becomes dark outside.

 

[nemobiss]

I give them oyster shell stuff and good feed.we need to weather proof there house outside my husband hasnt done it yet i dont know how.i have them inside but keep it cool not too warm.its a lot of work to keep it clean i cant wait to get there shelter done we do take them out for a bit every day .

 

[Miss Lydia]

I give them oyster shell stuff and good feed.we need to weather proof there house outside my husband hasnt done it yet i dont know how.i have them inside but keep it cool not too warm.its a lot of work to keep it clean i cant wait to get there shelter done we do take them out for a bit every day .

Sounds like your doing all you can, and by getting them out side some each day it does help them stay a bit acclimated to the out door temps. Hope you get their house finished soon I'm sure you have your hands full cleaning up after them.

 

[nemobiss]

should i be concerned about a little bit of feather loss on the bottom of each eye no runny or goopy stuff

 

[nemobiss]

Well i guess i will try and look myself since my post has been up for a week and no one can help me

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

@nemobiss didn't see your post, sorry. I'd just offer water deep enough for cleaning bill and eyes.