Hello everyone,
We are new owners. We were gifted a flock of 8 laying hens. They are around 1 - 2 years old and I am not sure on their breeds. Our friends were giving us the eggs at first because they started having health issues and needed to go on a strict diet. Then they decided that they would just give us some of their flock. They also were kind enough to offer us new chicks when we want more or fertile eggs if our hens get "broody". Luckily, we already had a chicken coop and yard on the property. Once we made sure it was cleaned out and sound, no one had been using it for years except as storage, our flock was delivered.
They arrived 2 days ago and so far are doing wonderfully. We bought them a waterer, feeder, suet feeder, oyster shells, grit and Home Grown Layer Crumble. This morning we were gifted with 5-ish eggs. I say 5-ish because one of the eggs did not have a shell, just the membrane.
I've been going through and reading articles from the Learning Center and decided that I should join and become a member. Looking forward to getting advice and info from you all.
Lee
We are new owners. We were gifted a flock of 8 laying hens. They are around 1 - 2 years old and I am not sure on their breeds. Our friends were giving us the eggs at first because they started having health issues and needed to go on a strict diet. Then they decided that they would just give us some of their flock. They also were kind enough to offer us new chicks when we want more or fertile eggs if our hens get "broody". Luckily, we already had a chicken coop and yard on the property. Once we made sure it was cleaned out and sound, no one had been using it for years except as storage, our flock was delivered.
They arrived 2 days ago and so far are doing wonderfully. We bought them a waterer, feeder, suet feeder, oyster shells, grit and Home Grown Layer Crumble. This morning we were gifted with 5-ish eggs. I say 5-ish because one of the eggs did not have a shell, just the membrane.
I've been going through and reading articles from the Learning Center and decided that I should join and become a member. Looking forward to getting advice and info from you all.
Lee
and Welcome To BYC! Congratulations on your new chickens, and on the fresh eggs already! You might want to post pictures of them on the What Breed Or Gender Is This forum if you are interested in trying to figure out what breeds your girls are 
