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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
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 Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 08:54:38 AM
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I thought I would share as there is alot of talk about eggs lately.
Someone told me that in order to perk up the egg laying for chickens, put some plastic eggs or even small balls in their nesting boxes.
Well, I did have some small plastic eggs that I use for Easter Baskets and I thought it might be worth a try.
I put a couple in just a couple of boxes this morning, and you will not beleive this, but I have just went out for the second egg collection (REALLY COLD here) and I already have 4 eggs! I have been collecting 3 or 4 in a 24 hour period for the last few weeks. It's working. The girls do not want to fall behind any of the others, and as soon as they noticed an egg in the box, they had to jump up and lay one too 
The best part of this, was it did NOT cost me a thing, and I am getting more eggs...YUMMY!
BTW, I feed my girls, bread and corn, and during the summer, they have free reign of the yard.
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 09:41:31 AM
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WOW EMM JAY,
I WAS LOOKING AT YOU PICTURES, YOU HAVE A LOT OF CRITTERS. AND SO MANY DIFFERNT ONES, HOW LONG EVERYDAY DOES IT TAKE YOU TO CARE FOR THEM?
NANCY JO
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 10:53:17 AM
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Well, now it is just the girls.
The horses, llamas and sheep are gone to barn at FIL for the winter, and will be back in the spring. Leroy is gone, and max is with an uncle who begged for him. We actually have one named George now.
As far as taking care...not that long during winter months. I still go out with bread or treats and ask if anyone wants a treat and they will all come running from wherever they are in the barn. My girls are spoiled and love the attention.
I am hoping to get some new pictures before long to show all of you, as I truly enjoy seeing everyone else.
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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Love-in-a-Mist
True Blue Farmgirl
367 Posts
Shannon
Independence
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 1:56:40 PM
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Wow I'm going to try it. I've been getting a few eggs one day and none the next.
Farmgirl and mother of 2 |
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Just a couple more eggs !
