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Wow! Your place sounds like the wild, wild West. I encountered a possum on top of my run last night. I live in a small town with lots of neighbors nearby. However, there is a small wooded area just behind our property. This is the first time I've had a predator problem. I don't allow our...

No flock (6) problems. Eggs are clean. Instructions concerning egg cleanliness have been clearly communicated to the girls. After further consideration, we have decided not to sell our eggs but just to share with neighbors and family.

I don't really know. I understand that there can be liability issues. I may have to rethink this. We did not intend to make our chickens a business. Getting thrown in the slammer over egg sales would suck ! :bow

We are recent chicken people. Some people have just asked to buy some of our eggs. We live in Illinois. What price do you charge for a dozen eggs? ( Speak softly. I think they're listening.)

I have an earlier post concerning this. Try shredded paper. My hens love it and don't kick it out of the box. Read the Amazon reviews for the nesting pads - especially the 1. 2 and 3 ratings before you buy. Shredded paper is free.

Save your money. Use shredded paper. The hens love it and don't kick it out of the box. This is how the boxes look after two months -- no paper added. Some hens, however, remain in their boxes for two hours or more. Evidently, they are finding something interesting to read. :rolleyes:

Happy to see a new member. What kind of chickens do you have? How many? How old? Where are you located? We would like to know more about you and your new chickens !

We purchased a portable carport at the same time as our Rhode Island XL Coop from the Chicken Coop Company because we live in the city and did not have a tree to shade the coop. We recently added plastic as a windbreaker for our run. Our Buff Orpingtons are 8 months old and regularly providing...

I will retake the picture.

From Alton, IL Buff Orpington Coop

I remember stomping on cans in our basement so they could be recycled to support the war effort during WWII. I also remember getting a new cap pistol from my mom to shoot in the street to celebrate the final defeat of Japan. Yep. I'm as old as dirt !

Love your setup. It almost makes me wish I were a Swedish chicken.

Welcome. I too raised Coturnix quail for several years but am now in the larger egg game with Buff Orpingtons. This is a good forum. Have a good day.

Current temp in Central Illinois is 57 degrees. it was 42 this morning.

It doesn't appear that you have a serious chicken problem. The solution to your most serious concern may be to isolate mom. :barnie

3 of my 6 Buff Orpingtons started laying at 25 weeks. Now at 30 weeks 4 of 6 are laying. The other 2 are suffering from extreme stubbornness.

Where are you located? Are the chickens molting? Are you providing supplemental lighting? I have extra light for 4 hours per day using a timer, They need 14-16 hours of light and some chickens are not good winter layers.

I am feeding Flygrubs to my hens. They go nuts over it. I bought it during an Amazon Black Friday sale as a Subscribe and Save item. I will probably continue to buy it. It is expensive, though. Check Amazon for pricing.

I give Soldier Fly to my hens every day in small amounts. It is not cheap so I'm sure that is why most producers do not include it.

I was planning to make my own feed with the best grains and ingredients; however, I could find not find the grains I wanted locally, and online purchases were very expensive once the shipping costs were included. Like you, I wanted the best food for my chickens. Below is the feed I settled on...