Friday, July 31, 2009

Happy "ish" Hens









I finally talked Jason into getting out his tool belt and making an addition to the hens' nesting boxes, thinking they would be happier with more private spaces to lay eggs. There were only 5 boxes and now they have 10--10 boxes for 19 chickens. Well it worked for a few days....one day we got 5 eggs. Now we're back to 1 or 2 per day. First it was too cold, then they wanted more grass, then different feed, now it's too hot. I tell ya, these birds are so darn hard to please! Hopefully in the fall when the Rhode Island Reds are a full year old, we'll be getting about 6 per day.....

2 comments:

Lyon Family Blog said...

it reminds me of the story Click Clack Moo! You will have to read that to your kids:) Tell Jason good Job!

Heather Landry said...

They are picky! LOL Reading about your adventures is always fun!