Re: Chicken question

From: Mary Fisher (mary.fisher_at_zetnet.co.uk)
Date: 02/25/05


Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:24:05 -0000


" Jill." <news@REMOVETHISkintaline.co.uk> wrote in message
news:3884o5F5kmhqeU1@individual.net...
> Searcher 1 wrote:
>> Well, I have three each. We bought them unsexed and thought we got 5
>> and 1. This is our first try at raising egg layers. I only know that
>> we have Brahmas.The three hens give us almost 12 eggs a week. Which
>> is just fine for my family of 3. They also give us a workout when
>> trying to return them to the coop at night.
>
> What time of the evening are you trying to get them home
> If you leave them until dusk and the house is a well made one for chickens
> they should go home quite on their own

That was my point, I'm glad you repeat it!

Mary



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