Northern Illinois, USA
Getting towards the end of winter. Mid 20's at night and during the day temp varies from high 30's to 55 degrees. I have noticed extra feathers on the ground so yes someone(s) are starting to molt.
Hi! I'm Patti.
I have been raising chickens for 3 years. I have 4 lovely ladies. I had 12 but my neighbor's bird dog decided to make sport with my flock. :(
I'm looking for advice and help with problem solving. Would love to add to my flock this Spring!
Occasional treats, left overs from our refrigerator - rice, oatmeal, cooked veggies, etc. I have a cabbage hanging in the run for entertainment and snacking.
I have 4 hens living in a 8 x 8 raised coop. Due to the small size of the coop I am considering building a small makeshift coop in my run (8 x 40). My idea is to house the established hen in the temporary coop in the run while the chicks grow. Run is well built and bird netting on the top. Have...
4 hens - all just turning 2 years old. For the past 6 to 8 weeks the laying has basically stopped. My RR was laying 3 eggs per week and now is down to maybe 1 egg per week. One hen is laying super thin shelled eggs, maybe 1 or 2 per week. End of egg concaves because the shell is so thin. Oyster...