Leghorn chicks are quick to grow in their feathers and mature, but they won’t be ready to lay until 18-20 weeks. Is it OK to eat chickens first eggs? Pullet eggs are the first eggs laid by hens at about 18 weeks old. These young hens are just getting intoRead More →

Most chicken losses occur at night when raccoons, skunks, opossums, owls, mink, and weasels are most likely to prowl. The best defense against night shift chicken snatchers is a sturdy tight coop. Chickens come inside at dusk and are almost comatose when sleeping. Is a weasel killing my chickens? IfRead More →