JAinVA 4,619 #2 Posted August 2, 2019 Those hens look big enough to be laying.Our run is not as big as yours but we let them out and free range them.Looking good!There is nothing like fresh eggs in the morning. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #3 Posted August 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, JAinVA said: Those hens look big enough to be laying.Our run is not as big as yours but we let them out and free range them.Looking good!There is nothing like fresh eggs in the morning. Pretty close.... I understand this breed usually starts laying around 4 to 6 months. We were originally going to free range them but we need to train the dog first.... That could be a challenge. Love farm fresh eggs!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #4 Posted August 2, 2019 @new2horses Dave, just check this out!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #5 Posted August 2, 2019 Good Lookin set of birds Eric. They seem to be very happy and content that makes for great eggs and tender meat chickens. I'm considering doing this myself ! I grew up with a big chicken house and my mother sold eggs to local farmers in the area growing up ! Thanks for sharing the video it's awesome !! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Eric, Just in case you don't know, the first eggs will be about ping pong ball sized.Takes a while for them to get bigger.Having chickens as egg layers is very cost effective.Our hens like to use the WH carts as roost bars.I even give them rides. Edited August 2, 2019 by JAinVA 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,792 #7 Posted August 3, 2019 We picked up a six pack of wooden painted eggs, it helped break our hens on the pecking urges. Those along with golf balls scattered in the chicken house, no more yolk messes to surprise us! Looking good Eric! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
