Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

Phew. Just back from our annual vacation in Door County. Had a friend's teenager watching the chickens for us -- they seem good.

I did find three wonky eggs under the roosts -- looks like one tiny rubber egg, a full size rubber egg, and a deflated one (like it popped). A couple of my hens are just barely starting to lay, so I'm under the assumption that this is normal and she/they will figure it out...?

eggs like that are not too uncommon,, it might be due to a lack of calcium.
try putting some oyster shells out for them to pick at free choice..
It works well to fill the bottom of your pan feeder.. they will eat the feed and pick up the shells when they feel like it.. the shells will last a long time, so don't be concerned if you don't think they are not eating them,, .

 

[glarnerchicks]

eggs like that are not too uncommon,,  it might be due to a lack of calcium.
try putting some oyster shells out for them to pick at free choice..  
It works well to fill the bottom of your pan feeder.. they will eat the feed and pick up the shells when they feel like it..  the shells will last a long time, so don't be concerned if you don't think they are not eating them,,  .

They have calcium and grit out for free feed, and I'm getting normal eggs. We'll see if it continues.

 

[jvls1942]

Quote: Oh, OK,, I had a turkey who had that problem,, she never got over it..
occasionally I had a chicken or two do it.. they got over it..
everybody has an off day once in awhile..

 

[Cindlady]

Nothing new.... Night All

 

[jvls1942]

Nothing new.... Night All

g'nite cind, I guess I missed you by a few minutes..

really sorry you have an A hole for a neighbor..

I would check that turkey and cat for embedded BB"s and report that SO B .

might prevent a future attempt ..

..........jiminwisc........

 

[bigzio]

Summer Fish Fry Friday again already. Where does the time go? Nice to cook outside again and will be tasty with the fresh broccoli salad on the side.

Plenty of sunshine today...the maters are soaking it up today for sure.

Stay Cool... bigz

 

[glarnerchicks]

Hot day to clean the coop, but the girls appreciate it. Put out some ash for them to dustbathe in, and gave them some frozen watermelon to help them stay cool.

We had a fabulous time in Door County, but I thought it was hilarious -- we drive 3.5 hours to vacation and what do my kids find? Chickens.


Hope everyone else had a great week, too. Brined porkchops for us tonight.

 

[LauraHope]

Seeking bobwhite quail hatching eggs near rice lake area.

 

[jvls1942]

Hot day to clean the coop, but the girls appreciate it. Put out some ash for them to dustbathe in, and gave them some frozen watermelon to help them stay cool.

We had a fabulous time in Door County, but I thought it was hilarious -- we drive 3.5 hours to vacation and what do my kids find? Chickens.


Hope everyone else had a great week, too. Brined porkchops for us tonight.

funny,,

,, ain't it just like kids, to throw away the toys and play with the boxes ?

Cooties, I decided to name my new male pup , Zeke..

I will post a picture of him soon,,..

............jiminwisc.......

 

[jvls1942]

here are Zeke as of a week ago.

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too much sun in his face here,,