- Sep 26, 2012
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Hello I'm new to the forum but I'm in need of some urgent advice.
I recently took on 10 ex bats (Rhode Island Reds) and 2 ducks. To add to my 1 chicken (the others had passed on) and 4 geese. They got on fine and eggs where plentiful how ever the eggs started to reduce from 6 a day to 4 to 2 to none. It's been that why for over a month now, I've had a few instances where the geese have been very violent towards the hens and have now since separated them. I've changed the hens from corn to layers pellets, sealed up the draft windows and put extra bedding down but still no eggs. I did take on some cocks and hens for a friend but after a few days of asserting dominance they got on fine and egg production stayed the same. I have found 2 dead chickens not sure how they died though I think the geese may have done this hence the separation.
All the hens look healthy after their moult and are happy as larry wondering round in their pen. I don't know what else to do so any advice would be a appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Gregg
I recently took on 10 ex bats (Rhode Island Reds) and 2 ducks. To add to my 1 chicken (the others had passed on) and 4 geese. They got on fine and eggs where plentiful how ever the eggs started to reduce from 6 a day to 4 to 2 to none. It's been that why for over a month now, I've had a few instances where the geese have been very violent towards the hens and have now since separated them. I've changed the hens from corn to layers pellets, sealed up the draft windows and put extra bedding down but still no eggs. I did take on some cocks and hens for a friend but after a few days of asserting dominance they got on fine and egg production stayed the same. I have found 2 dead chickens not sure how they died though I think the geese may have done this hence the separation.
All the hens look healthy after their moult and are happy as larry wondering round in their pen. I don't know what else to do so any advice would be a appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Gregg