Diana1 Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 My two don't lay over winter. barnvelder and speckled sussex - shall I get two more young ones or shall I wait and catch the right time and let speckledy rose sit on a fertilized batch? OOh the dilemma. I know both require commitment and expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I have Ten that havent layed over winter either see my signature for breeds just one of those things short days low light levels now the days are getting longer they should come back into lay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 If you have the space and the means of introducing them to your existing flock ,why not add a couple of hybrids,for year round eggs? More instant than hatching,plus there are no concerns that you may end up with cockerals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 good idea - what would be your suggested hybrids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I try to add a couple of POL hybrids each summer so that we will have eggs through the winter. Any hybrids will do - if they are POL in October/November they should lay through. Last year I added 2 columbines, a whitestar and a ranger, they all layed over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 You could go for something with different coloured eggs than the ones you have now,maybe? Whitestars lay pure white huge eggs. Columbines/Skylines may lay green,blue or pastel. Have a look on the Medowsweet site,& see if there is an agent near to you I have just added 4 new Hybrids to my flock & they are all laying beautifully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
