Recent content by 1stepcloser

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you! I put the fan on them last night and voila! I had 2 out of 3 eggs today! Needless to say the fan is on again until this heatwave snaps. ;)

Wow. It is HORRIBLE it took so long for her to get her horse back!!!

They are about 13 months old. I will drag a fan out there tonight then. They have lots of shade although I haven't sprayed down where they lay to cool off. (dirt under the porch is their favorite spot) Thanks for the advice!

I thought I would add in addition to free ranging they get a ton of treats from the kitchen and all the layer crumble they want. Is this a heat thing or should I start thinking about freezer camp?

They run around the yard...I don't think the fan will help unless I chase them around with it.

All three of my girls have stopped laying eggs. I have had 2 eggs in the last 10 days. Nobody is molting. They are healthy, well fed, have lots of space to roam, fresh water, etc. I have searched every inch of the yard and there are no hidden eggs. Could it be because it is so freaking hot...

Here's mine! :)

Hello!! We have a home on a full acre. Half of that land is somewhat steep and wooded. We were considering fencing it is and raising a couple of pigs for our family to eat. I do not fore see us ever having more than two at one time and do not care how much they root around out there. So my...

Aww, thanks! We are very proud of his career and always appreciate it when others say thank you and recognize serving isn't easy. :)

Hello everyone!!!!! I am positive no one remembers me but I was on here up until the Army had us move to Germany. I had to let my girls go (super sucked) and was forced into stairwell housing. After being in purgatory for about 2 years I am going back to Tennessee!! We just bought home w/an acre...

They have been sold. Thank you.