New Jersey

[sunnychooks]

There is a recall of Dumor and Purina Chicken Feeds.

http://www.purinamills.com/news/recall-information.aspx

 

[llandry]

We had our first egg on Monday from a BO. I would say it was a decent large size to even extra large. She has laid an egg every day since that I would say is no bigger than a small. Is this normal?????

 

[llandry]

If one of my chicks has begun to lay eggs and one is right around the corner, I have to switch them to layer food. What do I do about my other 9 week olds for food. Currently they are all on a grower/starter. They are all getting along great, do I have to separate them due to the different food requirements?

 

[shadow rabbit10]

Nope, just feed them all chick starter until the others start laying. What you can do for the layers is provide them an extra calcium supplement like oyster shells.

 

[PeepsAreForMe]

There is a recall of Dumor and Purina Chicken Feeds.

http://www.purinamills.com/news/recall-information.aspx

Thanks! I did not see Dumor layer feed on here. Did I miss it?

 

[sunnychooks]

I don't think I saw that on the list. In any case, this is a recall because of an insufficient amount of Vit D, so the feed is not contaminated and won't harm your chickens. I posted it so that anyone who uses these formulas can return them for a bag with proper nutrition.

 

[llandry]

Thanks shadow rabbit!!!

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

Hey guys!

Just figured I'd put it out there. I'm always keeping my eyes open for turkens and EEs. Next year I will probably buy a batch from a hatchery, but figured I'd let ya'll know in case one of you know a source for older birds of this breed. The EE's I had were old and not laying, but I really miss the colored eggs. Right now I have around 25 chickens and they are still a bit too young to lay!

I'm located in Northern New Jersey.I prefer pullets or hens only as roosters would have to be rehomed. I already have quite a few! (It's a shame I can't keep more without them bothering the hens. I LOVE roosters!

 

[llandry]

Well we caught a opossum this morning in our trap. I don't think it was "the" opossum though. It was really young. It now resides at allaire state park.

 

[llandry]

Oh I almost forgot!!!

Today I saw our chicken who's laying grazing in the grass when all of a sudden she ran to the coop and went inside. I walked over and peaked in a window. 15 min later I watched her lay an egg. It was a pretty cool experience.