So I have read on here about chickens "squatting" prior to laying. I don't know what that is and am wondering. I have a Maran who is old enough to be laying and supposidly had been laying for the previous owner. I have had her for about a month and she has not laid an egg yet. However, this...
So I have had my chickens for about 2 months now, I have 6 and so far we are enjoying it and actually getting 3 eggs a day. Some of the chickens haven't matured yet . Though it should be soon. It's kinda like watching water boil however.
Anyway, I know that birds need grit to digest their...
Just started my "flock" in the past month. Looking forward to doing this. My son and I decided we wanted to give this chicken thing a try. We are true hobbiests!! We have a small coop and we have a variety of birds: 2 Naked Necks, 1 bantam, 1 Americana, and 1 English game hen and one Maran...