The Johnson Flock is over 10 years old and has over 10 varieties of chickens included.
Marge and Robert Johnson have a profound love for their chickens and it truly shows. For over ten years they have built a solid egg producing flock of over 20 eggs per day from a stock that includes Rhode Island Reds, Red Stars, Buff Rocks and Delaware's.
Now this is a beautiful dozen eggs. These are from the Barnwell Flock and they currently collecting 2 dozen brown eggs per day from 35 birds.
As you can see there are at least five different shades of brown eggs produced from this flock. Mr. Barnwell's flock includes buff Orpingtons, Delewares, Black Ostralorps and Red Stars.
Fresh and accessible water is the most importance think your flock needs everyday. Your birds cannot run out of water. This can lead to many health issues including death especially in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter. this is when your birds are most likely to get dehydrated.
- - Keep water in shaded area
- - Make sure water never freezes
- - Clean out water bowl weekly
- - Have more than one station
- - Never use pesticides around source
Chickens must have water to keep their digestive track in proper working order. The lack of water can create health issues that are preventable.
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