Texas

[showbarnmom]

So I just set 20 of my frizzled eggs to check fertility. My poor rooster just doesn't seem to be doing the job like he use too. Hopefully I am missing it, and am at a good fertility. Fingers crossed!

 

[hungnguyen]

So is Alaska.

Sometimes I sent my chicken to Alaska. The new owners told me they raise in a closed barn, tuning light on to feed in winter, then in summer due to the long daylight, many birds fall in sleep while walking in the yard. Tough environment !

 

[hensfortherapy]

On the other hand, 5 eggs, maybe 6 chicks; the white long one may be double yolks.

In 3 years with an average of 6 hens I have only had 2 double yolk eggs. They were huge. No rooster so no chicks. I never thought about a double yolk producing two chicks. Has anyone ever hatched twin chicks?

 

[hungnguyen]

In 3 years with an average of 6 hens I have only had 2 double yolk eggs. They were huge. No rooster so no chicks. I never thought about a double yolk producing two chicks. Has anyone ever hatched twin chicks?

I have a young hen, a frequent layer and always had 1 or 2 double yolk in each batch. She has almost 100% hatching rate so her chicks always outnumbered the eggs.

 

[LightningTFarm]

It is freezing cold here in Appleby, Texas, and there is ice all over everything. Could get snow tonight. I went out just before dark, after the first storm went through, and had to open the automatic door to let the ducks into their house. I think it got so dark during the storm that the door closed early. Ice was all over the trees and the fences already. More ice since then. Glad I am NOT driving anywhere tonight and that I will be working from home tomorrow! BBBBRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

 

[lovingmyhens]

It's cold here in katy but so far no ice. Rain and cold cold cold. So done with winter

 

[lovingmyhens]

Anybody want to buy me a Swedish Black? ONLY $4995 per pair! But they're soooo pretty

Someone posted a pic of this chicken a while back and I fell in love. She and I would have to live under a bridge if I purchased her. Lol

 

[lovingmyhens]

By the way have I said it enough: SO DONE WITH WINTER!!!

 

[chick-among-us]

Anybody want to buy me a Swedish Black? ONLY $4995 per pair! But they're soooo pretty

Someone posted a pic of this chicken a while back and I fell in love. She and I would have to live under a bridge if I purchased her. Lol

That is a roo I think, and MEEEE to done with winter! wish it was Done with us!

 

[Brookshire11]

Someone posted a pic of this chicken a while back and I fell in love. She and I would have to live under a bridge if I purchased her. Lol

Haha! But would it be worth it??
Nah, but I did fall in love with the Swedish Flower Hen..much more reasonably priced..lol. Oh and Chocolate Orpingtons..