Making Lemonade [Selective Culling Project - very long term]

[U_Stormcrow]

Okay. That's what I was thinking, but figured I'd ask. Is the red near what you're looking for, or too light?

There are spots where that paleness would be perfect, but mostly I'd benefit from more orange.

 

[crystlln]

How much about do you feed per bird?

I'm not sure. It's been a while since I've done the math and I free feed. Also, my lot is half an acre, unfenced. They only free range when I'm working out there - anywhere from none to five hours a day. Probably averaging 1-2.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Sorry for the lack of updates - started a new job, been very busy.

Egg production has dropped significantly in recent week or two, no obvious causes. We don' t have the really short days of the New England states or Canada...

Culling this weekend, removing some old birds. Expect pictures and weights. I should be hatching for spring, but have averaged just 9 eggs per day for the last week+. Between myself and several neighbors, they are selling faster than the hens are making them!

But the culling needs to happen... Also, grocery trip. If the local TSC has chicks, I may be forced to... NOT pleased.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Sorry for the lack of updates - started a new job, been very busy.

Egg production has dropped significantly in recent week or two, no obvious causes. We don' t have the really short days of the New England states or Canada...

Culling this weekend, removing some old birds. Expect pictures and weights. I should be hatching for spring, but have averaged just 9 eggs per day for the last week+. Between myself and several neighbors, they are selling faster than the hens are making them!

But the culling needs to happen... Also, grocery trip. If the local TSC has chicks, I may be forced to... NOT pleased.

Has it been really warm there? Mine usually stop when they get heat flashes

 

[NanaK]

Has it been really warm there? Mine usually stop when they get heat flashes

Mine do too.

 

[Sally PB]

started a new job

You mean, besides Director of Stormcrow Acres?

 

[NanaK]

You mean, besides Director of Stormcrow Acres?

Multi-talented.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Mine do too.

Its actually cooler, highs of 87-88, overnights mid 60s. Compared to this summer, its downright cold!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Its actually cooler, highs of 87-88, overnights mid 60s. Compared to this summer, its downright cold!

Maybe thar shocked them then?

 

[NanaK]

Its actually cooler, highs of 87-88, overnights mid 60s. Compared to this summer, its downright cold!

Same temps for us. Here we are agri zone 8a. Went out early am and was a bit chilly but that didn''t last long. Got down to the garden and it was hot in the sun. It has been nice not to have the muggy air first thing.
Several of my birds are molting now. So not so many eggs here either but plenty for us.