Yeah, they do take the eggs. I looked out the window the other day and seen a crow take off with an egg in his beak.
Yes, I have a great run that they are kept in at night but the girls don't want to lay in the nest boxes in there where it's safe.
Exactly. Not sure mum wants anymore chooks but dad said I could so I'm gonna listen to him this time :lau.
I'm from Australia so only really have to worry about foxes for predators for the adults. We have crows take the eggs and hawks will kill the young ones if they can get to them. Luckily the...
Yes, hopefully she'll lay a fair amount. We used to have them but sadly they died/ got eaten by a fox. Now we've fixed the coop dad's letting me get a rooster so I figured I might as well get a hen while I'm at it. Breed them and get some more chicks I suppose. :oops:
I am living through these cuties until my duck eggs hatch on Friday. Can't wait. Everyone has such cute chicks. It makes me want some too. At least I'm getting a rooster soon so I can.
I only just saw this. I’m actually putting Roan/Runner eggs in this afternoon (as well as a single turkey) but I’m too late to hatch on Halloween. I suppose I’ll try next year or Easter.
Good luck to those who are doing it this year!