Raising Chickens in Los Angeles

[seraphine]

Anyone know if LA is still under quarantine? I have 2 silkies, an easter egger and my old lady Buff O who's no longer laying. I'd like to add 2 more but can't even get fertilized eggs to put under my brooding silkie. ALSO as the weather has moved into spring here, my 3 layers may have decided to play hide and seek out in my 1/3 acre.. I was getting 3 eggs a day in the nesting area but they stopped or I just can't find them. ANY AND ALL IDEAS WILL BE APPRECIATED.

 

[casportpony]

Anyone know if LA is still under quarantine?

Yes.
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/newcastle_disease_info.html

 

[aart]

I just can't find them. ANY AND ALL IDEAS WILL BE APPRECIATED.

Lock 'em up!
Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

 

[Peppercorngal]

yes, the quarantine is still ongoing. Check here for info:
AHFSS - AHB - Virulent Newcastle Disease - CDFA
www.cdfa.ca.gov › ahfss › animal_health › newcastle_disease_inf
Unless you have a rooster and a broody hen, you can't get chickens or fertile eggs if you are in the quarantined area. And you don't want to take some from your neighbor either. Sorry

 

[NadineIvette]

Anyone know if LA is still under quarantine? I have 2 silkies, an easter egger and my old lady Buff O who's no longer laying. I'd like to add 2 more but can't even get fertilized eggs to put under my brooding silkie. ALSO as the weather has moved into spring here, my 3 layers may have decided to play hide and seek out in my 1/3 acre.. I was getting 3 eggs a day in the nesting area but they stopped or I just can't find them. ANY AND ALL IDEAS WILL BE APPRECIATED.

 

[NadineIvette]

Hello. I have a 1 week old light Brahma I’m trying to find a home for if you want it. Just let me know. At no charge you just have to pick it up. It was given the mareks vaccine at 1 day old.