Poultry Farming/Experts

Recent Answers

2009-11-06 8 month old chickens not laying:

I really don't know what to suggest then- if you're in the UK they won't be laying about now as they will probably be moulting, and I wouldn't be too hopeful for eggs during the winter. I suggest getting

2009-11-04 Follow-up to sick or molting:

Hello again, The lice will make her uncomfortable, but shouldn't make her stay in the coop all day. There is definitely something else wrong with her if the weather isn't warm where you are- you need

2009-11-01 Chickens' low production, poor condition?:

Hello Anne, Before I give any sort of an answer, I just wanted to that that the question about the hen with the sore legs is a veterinary one- please speak to your vet about this as I cannot give a

2009-10-31 CHICKEN HEIRACHY:

Hello Paul, I would try splitting up the original hens- which ones are more aggressive? Take these ones away, then try to re-introduce the RIRs. If this works, then introduce the original ones again

2009-10-29 brittle shells:

Hello Wendy, I give my hens ground up eggshell and grit too- they do eat the grit, just not very often. This will help to strengthen the eggs, yes. Also the red spots are nothing to worry about :)