This past week, our four young pullets began laying eggs. Elaine and I were not expecting this to happen until another month or so. Nevertheless, the sudden appearance of eggs was much welcomed.
Of course, the pullets have not quite grasped the concept of laying an egg in a nesting box. Of the three eggs laid, one was on the ground next to the waterer, a second was in a random patch of straw in the henhouse, and the third happened to be in a box.
Still, we were thrilled that our young heritage Rhode Island Reds had begun laying.Our other seven hens will hopefully start laying again in February
Hi Bruce, I was reading your article in Chicken magazine and was hoping you could tell me exactly the brand and thickness of the flexible wire fencing you used to cover your chicken area. I have a problem with hawks and your solution sounded great. Netting info would be appreciated too
ReplyDeleteThank you Barb Freeman