Dude, u straight jinx ureself with that prior post. Im sorry to read that.
These bitches are getting more and more brave, just a matter of time. I'm more curious how my boys will react lol.
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Dude, u straight jinx ureself with that prior post. Im sorry to read that.
These bitches are getting more and more brave, just a matter of time. I'm more curious how my boys will react lol.
Made it the 1 month mark, all 10 hens still alive. They're still on own for most hrs of the day but no eggs yet and they are getting adventurous with the neighbor's property. The fenced in run is not far behind. This afternoon they are enjoying the shade and the treeline for a fresh dust bath.
A couple whistles and shake of the Hen Hosue Reserve brings em in 100% of the time now.
A couple whistles and shake of the Hen Hosue Reserve brings em in 100% of the time now.
We lost 6 before she stopped letting them out. Still no clue what it was. Never found a trace of any of them either. Not sure how many chics she has in the garage because of it. Probably another 20 because she told me 6. Lol
First egg from the new hens showed up today, which is a bit sooner than expected. My guess is it's from one of the Buff Orpingtons. There's definitely a difference in how hearty they are compared to the others. Super pleased with the whole flock, but especially the Buffs.
I need to start advertising our eggs now. We had enough local demand from neighbors to keep up with before, but as of a couple weeks ago we’re getting 12-14 eggs a day now. We’ll see how it goes. I really like having the bigger flock. But if I don’t find some more outlets for the eggs, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble finding buyers for the birds themselves. Hell, I know I could sell 6 to Dave’s wife at least. 
Bring them with you this weekend. LOLI need to start advertising our eggs now. We had enough local demand from neighbors to keep up with before, but as of a couple weeks ago we’re getting 12-14 eggs a day now. We’ll see how it goes. I really like having the bigger flock. But if I don’t find some more outlets for the eggs, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble finding buyers for the birds themselves. Hell, I know I could sell 6 to Dave’s wife at least.
Our buff is our most consistent layer and large to extra large eggs after only a few months. Our buckeye eggs are mediums at best and look like quail eggs in comparison to the huge buff eggs.
my youngest is trying to sell them off our porch and we advertised in the local community Facebook group but we're mainly giving to friends and family. 8-11 eggs daily.I need to start advertising our eggs now. We had enough local demand from neighbors to keep up with before, but as of a couple weeks ago we’re getting 12-14 eggs a day now. We’ll see how it goes. I really like having the bigger flock. But if I don’t find some more outlets for the eggs, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble finding buyers for the birds themselves. Hell, I know I could sell 6 to Dave’s wife at least.
First butt nugget found broken this AM below the roosting bars. Lots more action in all 3 roosting boxes the last few days, it's time ladies.
I told my wife that we are done buying eggs. They gotta produce. Lazy ass freeloaders. I ain't raising no liberals.
What in tarnation? Smallest egg I’ve ever gotten…
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14 fresh eggs were collected over the past 5-6 days while we were gone. First breakfast with them this morning, guess they can stay now that they're pulling their weight
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Did it hurt when they came out?14 fresh eggs were collected over the past 5-6 days while we were gone. First breakfast with them this morning, guess they can stay now that they're pulling their weight
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We're finally at a net positive each day and building inventory slowly with only 7 of 10 currently laying.
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I remember being told not to kill birds of prey growing up. That made sense until I had chickens. F'n red-tailed hawk has been hanging out this last week and it struck today. The war is back on!
