I have five chickens. I used to have six. One has recently disappeared. I think some critter got to it. Probably the same place one of my barn cats went too. . .
My task is to get them to lay eggs. They were laying when I first got them, and then they stopped. It might have been dog related (dog's gone), not enough space (they're pretty much free range now) and they just finished molting (shouldn't they start laying again?). I guess that leaves me putting a light (and heat) on them.
But anyway, this is my latest quest. To get my chickens to lay eggs again, and perhaps to get a few more chickens to join them. Chickens are amusing creatures I have discovered, they make the funniest noises, and it's interesting how a bunch of birds have different personalities.
But if they aren't laying eggs, why do I have them? I guess they make a good food disposal, they'll eat just about anything I throw at them, to include chicken.
A blog about a girl who speaks her mind and talks about whatever she wants. So its a blog about everything, and absolutely nothing, all at the same time. . .
7 comments:
you do have at least on rooster right?
you have Cannibal Chickens? awesome lol
My sister uses golf balls in their nests so they think they have an egg already - so they start to actually produce w/o a rooster. Hope that helps at all! :)
I've read that some farmers sometimes use light bulbs (just the bulb, no power) the same way as the golf balls. Golf balls sound safer.
My mom has some fake eggs, I keep meaning to grab a couple and throw them in to encourage my ladies to lay, but never remember to do it.
you should realy p up to mervs moms house with me. she is the queen of chickens and gardens.
I need to, I also need to find out some more info in regards to Merv SR builing me a chicken coop since the other one is too small.
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