Chicken Folks, step in

January 23, 2018, 11:29 AM

Seeing a little more production right now but it still won't seriously pick up for another month or two. I have buff orpingtons.

January 23, 2018, 12:10 PM

striker1

We have two ceramic eggs in the nesting box. I have to believe they help production because the real eggs end up with the fake ones. We move them and the hens always sit the box they’re in. Cluck think?

RB

Cancer fighter (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) since 2009, now fighting Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

January 23, 2018, 02:44 PM

PorterN

I've never had chickens, but I do think I want some in the future. This isn't entirely new information, but very interesting to me.

____________________________
While you may be able to get away with bottom shelf whiskey, stay the hell away from bottom shelf tequila. - FishOn

January 23, 2018, 03:32 PM

BigNC

One chicken came to a violent end within eyesight of the remaining 11 hens. They stopped completely for 2 weeks. Last 2 weeks have laid 1 a day. Since sunday (with warmer temps) have had 2 a day. Who the heck knows.?

Eta: got 8-10 a day during spring summer. These are Barred Plymouth Rocks and Australorps.

*****************

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Ben Franklin

January 23, 2018, 05:32 PM

Jus228

I haven't seen a single egg in weeks. Since before the extreme cold snap. Beyond the short day issue, the cold put them into survival mode I think. They weren't impressed. They are also molting. Great time to do it LOL

!~God Bless the U.S. Military~!

If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off

Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak

January 23, 2018, 05:38 PM

PHPaul

quote:
Originally posted by Jus228:
I haven't seen a single egg in weeks. Since before the extreme cold snap. Beyond the short day issue, the cold put them into survival mode I think. They weren't impressed. They are also molting. Great time to do it LOL

That's what has me confused: Some of mine are molting too, but they're laying like crazy.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth I guess, my customers are happy.

January 24, 2018, 11:54 AM

Jus228

It was my understanding that they stop laying when the molt but I guess there is always an exception.

!~God Bless the U.S. Military~!

If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off

Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak

January 24, 2018, 02:07 PM

Rightwire

I would have read this thread earlier but I was scared, even though you invited us in.

Pronoun: His Royal Highness and benevolent Majesty of all he surveys

343 - Never Forget

Its better to be Pavlov's dog than Schrodinger's cat

There are three types of mistakes; Those you learn from, those you suffer from, and those you don't survive.

January 24, 2018, 02:13 PM

RichardC

quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
I would have read this thread earlier but I was scared, even though you invited us in.

I had to think for a moment or two.

January 24, 2018, 02:57 PM

ftttu

I asked my daughter about this since she took poultry science last semester at Texas A&M. Without details, she just told me that light makes a BIG difference in egg production.

January 24, 2018, 03:00 PM

striker1

quote:
Originally posted by ftttu:
I asked my daughter about this since she took poultry science last semester at Texas A&M. Without details, she just told me that light makes a BIG difference in egg production.

Did you know your avatar is HUGE!

RB

Cancer fighter (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) since 2009, now fighting Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

January 24, 2018, 06:39 PM

florida boy

5 hens, only getting 2 eggs a day right now. It's been that way for about a month. Hens are 2 years old.

I practice Shinrin-yoku
It's better to wear out than rust out
Member NRA
Member Georgia Carry

January 25, 2018, 01:30 AM

ftttu

quote:
Originally posted by striker1:
quote:
Originally posted by ftttu:
I asked my daughter about this since she took poultry science last semester at Texas A&M. Without details, she just told me that light makes a BIG difference in egg production.

Did you know your avatar is HUGE!

It looks normal size on my Apple products I use to post. I will look into it, thanks.