we just put some of our breeders in the large pen together this week. its that time of year when breeding is wrapping up and growing out birds is taking its place. But we multi use the pens. They are breeder pens first but then as we need the space to grow out chicks, its a sign to end the breeding. No more pure Heritage RIR eggs for this season, or blue sumatra eggs. Turkeys are still in their quad free ranging and the BLRW are some what laying some what broody. Incubating should be slowing down here. I'm pleased with what we have so far other than the majority turning our to be roosters.
I also have 3 broody sumatra hens sharing 2 nests. It should be interesting as the eggs were given to the first two broody hens a few days apart.
A Big Thank you to @racinchickins for hosting a processing day today. Dh got to use his new knife and my rooster count is down a bit.
I also have 3 broody sumatra hens sharing 2 nests. It should be interesting as the eggs were given to the first two broody hens a few days apart.
A Big Thank you to @racinchickins for hosting a processing day today. Dh got to use his new knife and my rooster count is down a bit.