Thinking of adding to your flock this Spring? Unsure about which breeds to pick? It’s a great time to browse and maybe place an order to ensure you get the chicks you want. Check out this list of popular U.S. hatcheries, they will safely ship your chicks right to your local post office.
Took an Unusually Long Time
Finally after 29 weeks my March chicks started laying. Usually my birds reach their point of lay at about 18 weeks, this year was far from the usual. I blame the delay on weather, this year Phoenix experienced brutal heat. Most of July and August hit 110, with a few days reaching 118. Although my ladies have a mist system and a fan, this kind of weather takes it’s toll.
Cooler weather has arrived, that means happy birds… and that’s what fills the egg basket.
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