Oregon

[LeslieDJoyce]

Hi everybody. And welcome new chicken friends!!

Been busy with holidays birthdays and kiddos. I've been lurking though. And I do have a question...

Only 2 out of my 6 have stopped laying. I see feathers but no homely looking molters. Is that usual? I'm not complaining as I'm still getting 2-4 eggs a day. Just curious.

Thanks all and happy Fall!

Mine slowed down a lot last year -- first winter, so no official molt. They are slowing down this year, too ... and the older birds have been molting. I have some younger birds in my flock ... I have zero clue who lays what egg. TBH, I don't even know how many birds I have! My laying rate is maybe 20% -30% at the moment ... and dropping. We are on a hillside with great light (SE exposure), and I do believe that helps a LOT. My coop is greenhouse plastic, so they get all the daylight nature has to offer. I don't add extra.

 

[IridescentPals]

Farmer Viola,
Certainly! We purchased the timer at Home Depot (but it is on a better sale at True Value/Wilco just now $3.99) and Costco is selling it in a 2-pack now for less, also. Oh, well, dh was at Home Depot the day I asked for one. I asked for a mechanical timer with a grounded (3 prong) style that plugs into an electrical outlet in our barn, so yes, it does take electricity.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-...er-with-2-Outlet-49807/203677447#.UoKHjZ3Tky8

It is awfully easy to change the timer by pushing in or pulling out a pin.

 

[Suzierd]

OOooh I LOVE those!  Now I need two pair....

Can't have to many!

 

[Farmer Viola]

Farmer Viola,
Certainly! We purchased the timer at Home Depot (but it is on a better sale at True Value/Wilco just now $3.99) and Costco is selling it in a 2-pack now for less, also. Oh, well, dh was at Home Depot the day I asked for one. I asked for a mechanical timer with a grounded (3 prong) style that plugs into an electrical outlet in our barn, so yes, it does take electricity.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-...er-with-2-Outlet-49807/203677447#.UoKHjZ3Tky8

It is awfully easy to change the timer by pushing in or pulling out a pin.

Thanks very much!

 

[IridescentPals]

On the subject of footwear...One daughter's boots were pretty when their lovely water lily pattern prevailed and another daughter showing her California gene for comfortable bare feet.

 

[IridescentPals]

Those are nice!
I was referring to Suzierd's boots, but I must not be replying correctly.

 

[livinthedream2]

Buxton, Oregon

 

[IridescentPals]

Welcome!

 

[OR4-hmom]

Buxton, Oregon

Hello and welcome to the thread. Not sure where Buxton is, but it's safe to say, you're North of me.

 

[Totalcolour]

Quote: OR4-hmom, I'm going to be passing through Grants Pass on the way to stay with Sister in Jacksonville for Thanksgiving. I'll wave as we go by