little jerry Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi, This is my first post , so hope Im doing this right Have had my two chooks now for 6 weeks, one is 18wks old other is 24wks old. Both are fantastic and whole family are loving them, including the cat and dog. We have no eggs yet. Is this OK? They get to run around the garden about half the time and seem very happy. Occasionally one has yellowy poo. Is this OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hello Jerry, welcome to the forum. The 24 week girl should start soonish. This time of year, the shortening days can have a bit of an impact though. You will know when they are ready to lay as they will eat and drink loads more than usual, their faces will redden and the combs and wattles redden and increase in size, and the hens will crouch when you approach. Shouldn't be long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for that. Will just have to be patient Never realised hens culd be such fun. Feel very fond of them really.Eggs or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi and welcome. It sounds like you have the right attitude towards it all - hens are fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 . Occasionally one has yellowy poo. Is this OK? Hi Jerry, welcome to the forum! The yellowy poo (looks like a chip shop curry) is perfetly normal. It's from where they are clearing out a different part of their insides, and will happen every so many poos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
