Recent content by PaulOlson68

Hi There, Thanks for reaching out. Yes, like many here, life has gotten busy and we are running round like... LOL I have 25 hens that are coming up on two years old and laying for a year and a half. We have been having lots of fun but this past winter and spring has been hard with all the...

This was such a great article and helped me to realize that I am doing what I need to and can now have the confidence to keep doing it. Thanks to all of you!

Oh interesting...I am doing 17% layer feed...what protein amount would you suggest?

Thanks for this. I clean out the pen monthly and thoroughly too. They have lots of dust baths in the run as they made holes and are in them all the time. I was wondering if it is a diet thing or pecking from other hens

No I don't have a rooster and their diet is the 17% layer feed. I also give them clover etc.

So I have noticed that the tail end of a few of my hens looks like they are losing their feathers and the spots seem to be getting bigger. Also one has this issue around her neck and I am concerned that it might be hen pecking or mites. Any suggestions?

25 eggs from my 26 hens today! It’s starting to warm up a bit so that is helping. One is not in the photo because it had a small hole in it.

So an update on my 26 Rhode Island Reds… I went from 14-16 eggs per day to 23-24 per day. Temps running avg between -2 to 9 C. They are doing great. Never had 26 yet but have had a few times of 20-22 and even a couple times of 25!!

Congratulations...as a recently new chicken egg farmer, I was you only three weeks ago! It is a very exciting time for sure. How many chickens do you have?

It is interesting...the last two days there have been no eggs outside at all and all but two or three of my 23 eggs layed were in the coop but not in the nesting boxes. I have 9 nesting boxes that are very easily accessible.

23 out of 26 two days ago and now 22 last couple days! The ladies are getting it! Some HUGE eggs too!!

So most of my 26 young hens are starting to lay regularly now. Most are using he nesting boxes which is great. I have ping pong balls in the boxes so they know where to go. Although the balls are white and my Rhode Island Reds lay brown eggs...never thought that might be an issue...LOL...

Today was the second most so far with 22 eggs out of 26 new laying chickens. We are getting there!!

Great to have you joining us. You’re going to have lots of fun raising chickens. Let us know if and when you have any questions. It’s easier than guessing.

Hi Kenneth. Great to hear from you. What kind of coop do you have and sorry hit send to soon. lol. What kind of chickens do you have?