Do I use supplemental lighting in my coops to force my hens to lay eggs?
Nope. Here’s why & what I do.
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I got my first egg in over a month today. We are thinking of bronzing it. I refuse to light my coop and push them. They have a natural cycle and I don't tamper with it, the ladies have earned a rest.
I just love your personality Patara ❤
I despise wearing gloves ,hats, scarves but hafta sometimes lol. I'm not a big fan of winter, never was but I live in Indiana lol
Your animals all look so healthy and beautiful, you should be proud of yourselves ❤
Yes, Boss is good for all!
Was wondering, do y'all compost? Feathers,manure,leaves,etc
Lol alot of work, I can relate! I say to myself, use it or lose it, keeps me going
I always think of it as chickens lose egg light between Halloween and Valentine's day, easy for me to remember.
Thanks for the game bird feed tip. I also up the protein when they molt and keep it up until spring, but was adding calf manna in addition to boss, whole corn, and sea kelp. Calf manna is EXPENSIVE!! This year, I added brahmas to the flock. I read they pick up egg production during the cold months, then back off in spring. They just started laying a few weeks ago. So far, so good.
My husband and I have 20 acres in the mountains near Eureka MT. You're welcome to and visit…if you don't mind being off grid.
I have a dozen girls that are anywhere from 1 to 4 years old. They are free range and most lay year around and eat better than I do! They get Grubbies layer crumbles, Grubbies meal worm for treats and wild bird seed blend with BOSS for "scratch" . I also add kelp and mineral salt in piles in their dish plus mix of herbs. Our eggs are delicious! Wish I had some meat birds but my daughter keeps naming everything!
My girls get supplemental lighting…but not for them. They nest in the barn with my 6 equines..3 minis (age 8, 30 and 33) 1 30ish pony, and 2 horses (ages 17 and 29)..so the night light is for the old folks, not the chickens!
Thank you for sharing! This is great information! I always love to learn more about making my ladies happy! 🙂 and if you come to Montana, I would be fan girling myself all the way over there from ND to come meet ya! Stay warm and stay safe!
Hi Patara, you hardworking, smart chick…..Hey there, I have old hens that are 8 years old in April. I too do not supplemental light, and they live in what's known as their senior lady retirement home. I let them die naturally. I love them. I have a small back yard flock. They are pets more than anything. My hens stop laying a few years ago, when the pandemic began, when eggs were hard to come by, my old Hen Sunflower started laying in March 2020, one egg a day, for 6 month's, then she quit. It is like she knew. She is Silver Laced Wyandotte. She is a great quiet hen, but she is the head sister in charge. LOL
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Thanks for going into this! I have the same kind of attitude about my hens where I just want to let them live out the rest of their time with me. I've never really been able to put it into words but how you put it was spot on to my situation.
I love your attitude about your farm
Awesome attitude and love how you think Patara !!
Patara. Yesterday in Minnesota it was 20 below without the windchill. I asked Google 3 times just to check that it wasn’t a mistake. What do you recommend if no heat lamp?
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Golden girls I love it and you are so right!!
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