Recent content by Lucas

I hatched a batch of 20 mixed bantams in October and lost one which has left me with 19 and they are now happily living in their new coop. I’ve been considering expanding this number following the decision to open the run up to the rest of the allotted space available which will total over 3000...

I recently had to give up my flock due to a mycoplasma infection created by an unsuspecting infected hen I purchased. In the spring time I am planning on hatching a batch of eggs to begin a new flock. Originally my previous hens would only be fed layers pellets alongside grit/oyster shell and...

I recently had to give up my flock due to a mycoplasma infection caused by purchasing an unsuspectingly infected hen and I am planning on establishing a new flock but I am unsure of how many hens exactly I could keep (ideally as many as possible). I recently completed the construction of a 40...