cherylgladys
Songster
Hi Chicken Lovers! Two of my three hens just started laying and its so exciting! I eat delicious eggs every day, and yesterday Tootsie's first egg was a double! So, one question I have is should I wash the egg before I cook it? The shell looks perfect, no stains or blood, just nice and clean. So, I haven't been washing them....
Also, for the three chickens I only have two nesting boxes...and will that cause an issue for the future? I mean, the other one could lay close by where the roosting area is.... The two seem to lay at the same time in the morning, like 10 am, and it's quite a party out there, Marilyn ( the one who isn't laying) looks so confused. Like what is all the noise about?
The other question I have is treats. It has been a very hot summer here in Sacramento, and I have been giving them cool treats throughout the day....watermelon, corn on the cob, cold yogurt ( they love it!) but their main food is the main source (laying Scratch & Peck ). After I mow the lawns, I have been giving them the grass cuttings which they like and also I cut small pieces of nastursiums and leaves, some weeds and some cut up cherry tomatoes. They do not free range so I feel they need this?
The other question I have is about poops. Sometimes their poops are quite runny so is this because of the treats I give them? Dumb question, do chickens pee?
I appreciate any tips and tricks...love this site! Thanking you all in advance!
Also, for the three chickens I only have two nesting boxes...and will that cause an issue for the future? I mean, the other one could lay close by where the roosting area is.... The two seem to lay at the same time in the morning, like 10 am, and it's quite a party out there, Marilyn ( the one who isn't laying) looks so confused. Like what is all the noise about?
The other question I have is treats. It has been a very hot summer here in Sacramento, and I have been giving them cool treats throughout the day....watermelon, corn on the cob, cold yogurt ( they love it!) but their main food is the main source (laying Scratch & Peck ). After I mow the lawns, I have been giving them the grass cuttings which they like and also I cut small pieces of nastursiums and leaves, some weeds and some cut up cherry tomatoes. They do not free range so I feel they need this?
The other question I have is about poops. Sometimes their poops are quite runny so is this because of the treats I give them? Dumb question, do chickens pee?
I appreciate any tips and tricks...love this site! Thanking you all in advance!