Thrilled to be here!

[Roxadee]

Welcome from Pennsylvania

Thank you. Hello

 

[DobieLover]

I wonder if my hens are stressed. How would I know?

Observation when they are all out. If there is a lot of hiding, avoiding, lack of scratching around, dust bathing, casual preening they may be stressed. Also watch how the submissive cockerel behaves.

 

[DobieLover]

I don't know about the grits, someone said they can get their own if they free range and mine do about 3 times a week, I'm hoping that is enough. Thank you.

Grit is very inexpensive. I keep it out and my birds regularly help themselves to it and they have access to 1/3 acre pen. I would put it out in a free choice feeder.

 

[Roxadee]

Thanks for joining, it's nice to have you here.

It's really nice to have people help me. I need it badly. Being new at raising all these beautiful animals has been a challenge.

 

[Jakemedic]

Welcome from the brown cornfields of Iowa! Glad you joined us!

 

[Roxadee]

Observation when they are all out. If there is a lot of hiding, avoiding, lack of scratching around, dust bathing, casual preening they may be stressed. Also watch how the submissive cockerel behaves.

I have watched them out there, and I haven't seen any of that. I can't tell you how relieved I am. Thank you so much

 

[Roxadee]

Welcome from the brown cornfields of Iowa! Glad you joined us!

Glad to be here. Thank you.

 

[Roxadee]

Welcome from the brown cornfields of Iowa! Glad you joined us!

Hello! Thank you

 

[Roxadee]

Grit is very inexpensive. I keep it out and my birds regularly help themselves to it and they have access to 1/3 acre pen. I would put it out in a free choice feeder.

I will do that. Thank you.

 

[Roxadee]

Welcome from the brown cornfields of Iowa! Glad you joined us!

Hello there