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I have questions.
I had another perfect day from the Biker Chicks today. That (except for 2 days ago) has not happened in a long time. I finally wormed them to make myself feel better a week ago. So, did they have worms, and now are laying better, or is it a coincidence? The temps are up the last few days, and that could be it. But they were laying fine until about a month ago. Then again, they ... Okay. I will stop with variables. I will say that I was getting 8-11 out of 13 the past month or so.
As for the Brat's Angels, the EE are giving me fits. They began in March, and laid daily. The BCM are not laying as well as they had either, but I got two (perfect) from them today. The EE just went a whole week without laying. I get one out of 2 when I do get eggs. I think it is odd that everyone got worms at the same time (if they did).
 
cheeka said:
16 EGGS! this is just way too cool!!! It never gets old... finding eggs... 3 of the 4 corners of the apple coop had multiple eggs, and there were 3 in the dome as if the pullets weren't expecting them yet, just laying on the ground... nice free ranging this afternoon, got a cute video of Pebble taking a dust bath. it will be up on youtube in about 45 minutes...

Olive has taken on a surrogate mothering role with Pebble. Peach is glued to the nest, and I put 5 eggs under her this afternoon, which she hid underneath herself right away. and I put the date on my calendar so I won't forget this time when hatchday approaches! Olive is so sweet with him, makes me happy that he has someone since his Mama gave him the boot!
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Hehe, I have noticed when they first start laying its random spots on the ground, too funny.2nd guinea egg today, and was on the ground too. their pen is small so at least its easy to locate.
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good luck on the hatch! So cool that Olive has adopted him.
 
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MotorcycleChick said:
I have questions.
I had another perfect day from the Biker Chicks today. That (except for 2 days ago) has not happened in a long time. I finally wormed them to make myself feel better a week ago. So, did they have worms, and now are laying better, or is it a coincidence? The temps are up the last few days, and that could be it. But they were laying fine until about a month ago. Then again, they ... Okay. I will stop with variables. I will say that I was getting 8-11 out of 13 the past month or so.
As for the Brat's Angels, the EE are giving me fits. They began in March, and laid daily. The BCM are not laying as well as they had either, but I got two (perfect) from them today. The EE just went a whole week without laying. I get one out of 2 when I do get eggs. I think it is odd that everyone got worms at the same time (if they did).
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Lots of things affect egg laying. I give mine the best environment I can and feed them well. Keep them with fresh water. Oyster shell, Grit, and do not crowd them. Some days they are perfect and some days they don't all lay. I'm fine with that. They are not machines so the number of eggs will vary. I have never wormed mine and unless I see symptoms of worms I never will. I would focus on these things and the eggs will show up in time. Happy chickens lay more eggs. So give them a PIE
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MotorcycleChick said:
I have questions.
I had another perfect day from the Biker Chicks today. That (except for 2 days ago) has not happened in a long time. I finally wormed them to make myself feel better a week ago. So, did they have worms, and now are laying better, or is it a coincidence? The temps are up the last few days, and that could be it. But they were laying fine until about a month ago. Then again, they ... Okay. I will stop with variables. I will say that I was getting 8-11 out of 13 the past month or so.
As for the Brat's Angels, the EE are giving me fits. They began in March, and laid daily. The BCM are not laying as well as they had either, but I got two (perfect) from them today. The EE just went a whole week without laying. I get one out of 2 when I do get eggs. I think it is odd that everyone got worms at the same time (if they did).
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Mine are laying really odd too, today, 3 eggs from the hens, 3 goose 1 guinea no ducks. 2 of my ducks disappeared yesterday. No idea when, or whats happened. I have my chocolate pair and thats it.
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All 3 hens are very broody, so I hope they snuck off to brood a nest. UGH worming.. I am starting to just do a regular worming every 6 months. I don't like using chemicals but I really want to be sure they are clear. Especially with so many birds, Its just a big risk. And seeing all the stuff a hog will eat
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ya, not taking any chances, I always have chickens getting in the hog pen.
 
Dogs in bedroom again...WTH? Anyways I love all the Broody stories. I can't wait to see that for myself. I was shocked today when I went to check on the girls late tonight. Nine roosting two on the ground. What shocked me is who was where. One of my biggest girls was on the ground...I'm not sure if it was choice or if she's on the bottom. And two of the girls I constantly thought got picked on....premo spots on the roost. They always surprise me. White egg at the door today.
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