I bought a kiddie pool. I put about 2-3 inches of water in it. I have picked up a few of my flock and placed them in the pool, I tossed their fav treat in. I wash it out every morning and replace the water. I can not get them to utilize it. What else can I do? The pool might become a dust...
I check it often if the water feels warm, I change it. I have smaller waterers that I freeze and put out in their favorite shady areas. I'm trying to figure out how to cool the coop and still keep them safe.
I have a Plymouth Barred Rock that lays eggs like that once a week at least. I tease her about giving me double white eggs rather than double yolks. She's my odd ball. Molly is special
Love the ideas on items that are good to use. I built my coop from scrap materials. Some came from a local thrift store. I paid $4 for several large pieces of plywood.
They were laid 2/1 I bring them to a full rolling boil and then remove from the heat and let them stand for 12-15 minutes. Then they go into ice bath and I peel. They PRB eggs are always like that. I first thought there was more yolk than white They have great taste. I wanted to pickle...
yes, 9 chickens go through 100 lbs of feed a month. I give kitchen scraps, fresh fruit, and scratch as well. They are spoiled rotten! lol If I open the door they come running because they think I'm bring treats. When I don't bring treats, my rooster will come after me. He's a character...
Ok, So I finally got a fence up so that my chickens can free range. They seem to have stopped laying or are really good at hiding eggs. I'm in Florida. Egg productions slows down a little with less light, but not like I'm seeing now. What can I do to get them to start laying again? I...