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So I have a small group of 6 week chicks and a couple 2 yr hens. Will the younger ones move to layer feed 20 weeks (breeds are Australorp, Rhode Island Red and Wyandottes). As far as temporary housing, is there something simple to put two Dominiques in that will contain them for up to a week...

At what point can chicks start having yogurt and sourdough discard? Do they need grit with these? Chicks are almost 4 weeks.

Cracked egg and inside looked normal so I used it. Imperfections seemed only to be on the outside. I did notice the shell was thin though.

Thanks everyone. I ended up going with McMurray since they were closer and had the breed options I was looking for. Hopefully less risk to chicks to travel a shorter distance .

I haven't done either of those yet. I guess I will try to crack it carefully and take a look inside. I had tossed out the previous weird ones, but they were probably fine too. Oh well.

the shells seem as strong as ever but I did notice the chickens have decided to dust bathe by their oyster shells and cover them. :rolleyes:

Is this egg on the bottom safe to eat? I've noticed eggs like this occurring more lately (must be from one hen) where it's almost vein-y and a little bulkier but still a normal egg shape. Is this a prelude to lash egg? All hens seem normal and all other eggs are normal.

Hmm. I do have the McMurray catalogue...

I definitely liked this option. I was pretty excited too when I saw their Australorp/Rhode Island Red cross, which is the two beds we were looking at.

Are there any reputable hatcheries that will ship 6 chicks and allow you to pick more than a single breed (often seems to be a 5 chicks per breed limit)? Also with reasonable small order fees? Can't have more due to city limit. :hmm I don't want to risk being reported by neighbors or having...

I've noticed a Dominique frequently in the laying box when I collect eggs once a day. Today she was adjusting things around her like the bedding and pulling shed feathers around her. When I collected two eggs under her, she immediately left. (I haven't had to break a broody hen yet) Is this...

Midwest cold, but not NY extremes.

Looking at these two breeds (females only) for backyard chickens within city. Are they both generally quiet, good layers and do well in an enclosed space? Would generally love to know any advice about both breeds. Looking for cold-hardy, few health problems, quiet, and efficient layers since we...

What would be considered a fair price for selling hens that are about two years old? They've had no health problems so far. Seven total. Barred Rocks and Dominiques.

It seems I will be. Clearly the problem here is the politicians and not the animals. 😆

Thanks. I searched a bit more and it appears that chickens are classified as undomesticated animals and nuisances. However they do also have "doggies" on the same list so I'm questioning the person who wrote it. Unless this is a farm animal I've never heard of. 🤔 Mini pigs however are perfectly...

Does anyone live in Ralston NE and keep chickens? Doesn't seem to be any official ordinance for the town.

Has Papillion changed their minds on chickens yet??? I can't find anything definitive on it in ordinances.

I was looking at these. Is it only the roosters that have the bad reputation?

Midwest. So need more cold hardy.