The Accidental
Farmer

Chickens.
Making me safe for the world.


Friday, January 16, 2004

Production Slowdown  
No eggs for two days now. A little research tells me that chickens don't molt until around 18 months of age, so the feathers are probably a result of the clucks sorting out their pecking order. This would stress them some, which would also account for the lack of eggs. The weather could be a factor, too. I was surprised that Mildred was laying in this cold, but with temperatures dipping back down into the 20's and teens, she may have decided that enough was enough for a while.

And I must remember that Mildred is still an amateur at this.

The cold snap will continue through another week, so this might be a good time to start on the backstory of how I came into possession of Ross chickens and related hobby farming things. Look for episode one in a day or so.

posted by The Farmer: 08:39
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