Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[mstarr]

A few evenings before my hens started laying, the were talking/singing very loudly sounded like complaining. A few days later, I started to get eggs.

 

[animallover505]

I'm getting 25 Black Sex Links from 4-H, but I'm only keeping 2.
















I AM, however, ordering some from Murray McMurray (hopefully)

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[cheeka]

well, I ended the day with 3 eggs, Peach is looking even better, and she seems ready to get out of the crate, although, she will stay for another few days minimum. I'll take her out tomorrow, let her see everyone, it's supposed to be excellent weather. we did get rain today, and it started much later than predicted which was nice as it didn't include any sleet. it was after dark, so I'll have to wait til morning to see how much melted and how slick it is...

ACW, that is so rough, I hope you get all the rest, fluids and tlc to make you better asap! it's been on the news for the last few days how horrible it is at hospitals that are overrun with flu patients, glad you got outta there, it's always better to be home anyway, even if /especially if you have the miseries... hugs friend, get well soon!

I really kicked some butt around here today, cleaned this house up! it looks so good, just have the upstairs to dust and vacuum and it's all done. (til next week) might have been spurred on by the good mood I'm in for bein' asked out all official-like for a proper date...

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[animallover505]

I recently had a really huge lice problem with my hen Roxy, my dominiquer. She had tons of huge egg balls around her vent feathers. She is nearly impossible to catch, so I was never able to check her for them until a couple days ago. I went straight to TSC and got her some mile and lice dust. This was 2 or 3 days ago. I dusted the whole flock, but her especially. I also ulled most of the eggs off of her. I did that 2 days in a row, and today, she's a lot better.

 

[animallover505]

I added a white jersey giant female pullet chick to my order. Now I gotta get dad to get them for me

 

[Wishing4Wings]

A few evenings before my hens started laying, the were talking/singing very loudly sounded like complaining. A few days later, I started to get eggs.

Mine did the same thing. They also started squatting if I loomed over them. I don't have a rooster and it seems this behavior is more common when there's no roo in the flock. Is your avatar a Welsummer? Quite the manly chicken specimen.

I have a Welsummer pullet (hatchery) and am finally getting a lovely dark speckled egg from her. How many do you have laying?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

I'm getting 25 Black Sex Links from 4-H, but I'm only keeping 2

I AM, however, ordering some from Murray McMurray (hopefully)

ANCP ANCONA Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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ANDP BLUE ANDALUSIANS Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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ARAP ARAUCANA/AMERICANA Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

5​

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BLAP BLACK AUSTRALORP Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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DLWP DELAWARE Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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LAKP LAKENVELDERS Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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NEHP NEW HAMPSHIRES Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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PEAP PEARL-WHITE LEGHORN Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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RCBP ROSE COMB BROWN LEG. Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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RIRP RHODE ISLAND RED Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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SLWP SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

1​

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SPSP SPECKLED SUSSEX Females Shipped Jan - Nov​

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Sounds like an awesome selection. I notice you're getting several EEs.

They are great fun and pretty eggs too.

I recently had a really huge lice problem with my hen Roxy, my dominiquer. She had tons of huge egg balls around her vent feathers. She is nearly impossible to catch, so I was never able to check her for them until a couple days ago. I went straight to TSC and got her some mile and lice dust. This was 2 or 3 days ago. I dusted the whole flock, but her especially. I also ulled most of the eggs off of her. I did that 2 days in a row, and today, she's a lot better.

Have heard that there are some anti-mite strips you can get and hang from the coop door. They brush the chickens' backs when they enter and keep the mites away. I haven't had a problem yet (I'm sure my time will come

) and can't vouch for how well these work, but it might be a good way to keep the little buggers from spreading until you break the cycle.

I added a white jersey giant female pullet chick to my order. Now I gotta get dad to get them for me

Saw some pics of these and they are BIG! Really neat. Hope the ordering goes well!

 

[Wishing4Wings]

well, I ended the day with 3 eggs, Peach is looking even better, and she seems ready to get out of the crate, although, she will stay for another few days minimum. I'll take her out tomorrow, let her see everyone, it's supposed to be excellent weather. we did get rain today, and it started much later than predicted which was nice as it didn't include any sleet. it was after dark, so I'll have to wait til morning to see how much melted and how slick it is...

ACW, that is so rough, I hope you get all the rest, fluids and tlc to make you better asap! it's been on the news for the last few days how horrible it is at hospitals that are overrun with flu patients, glad you got outta there, it's always better to be home anyway, even if /especially if you have the miseries... hugs friend, get well soon!

I really kicked some butt around here today, cleaned this house up! it looks so good, just have the upstairs to dust and vacuum and it's all done. (til next week) might have been spurred on by the good mood I'm in for bein' asked out all official-like for a proper date...

...

Glad Peach is doing better. Cleaning the house and 3 smilies in a row! You must be motivated! Hope you have a great time. (Anyone we know?)

 

[animallover505]

Sounds like an awesome selection. I notice you're getting several EEs.

They are great fun and pretty eggs too.


Have heard that there are some anti-mite strips you can get and hang from the coop door. They brush the chickens' backs when they enter and keep the mites away. I haven't had a problem yet (I'm sure my time will come

) and can't vouch for how well these work, but it might be a good way to keep the little buggers from spreading until you break the cycle.


Saw some pics of these and they are BIG! Really neat. Hope the ordering goes well!

A friend of mine has a couple easter eggers, and the eggs are beautiful! She also has olive eggers and about every other color egg you can imagine!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

well, I ended the day with 3 eggs, Peach is looking even better, and she seems ready to get out of the crate, although, she will stay for another few days minimum. I'll take her out tomorrow, let her see everyone, it's supposed to be excellent weather. we did get rain today, and it started much later than predicted which was nice as it didn't include any sleet. it was after dark, so I'll have to wait til morning to see how much melted and how slick it is...

ACW, that is so rough, I hope you get all the rest, fluids and tlc to make you better asap! it's been on the news for the last few days how horrible it is at hospitals that are overrun with flu patients, glad you got outta there, it's always better to be home anyway, even if /especially if you have the miseries... hugs friend, get well soon!

I really kicked some butt around here today, cleaned this house up! it looks so good, just have the upstairs to dust and vacuum and it's all done. (til next week) might have been spurred on by the good mood I'm in for bein' asked out all official-like for a proper date...

...

So glad peach is better! So sorry not been here much of late. Its horribly crazy here.
I am SOOOO excited for you! This one better treat you right! Isn't that true tho, it gives you that burst of energy to know u were noticed

It seems you have them appear when you ain't lookin!