A pullet is a hen who is under one year and has only been laying an egg for about a few months. Generally pullets will lay their first egg between week 18 and 24, however, depending on the time of year you receive your chicks, this may take a little bit longer. A pullet will lay this smaller sized egg for about 4 weeks before they start to get bigger.
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When you receive your chicks, it is important to check their vents for any signs of pasting as you are dipping their beaks in the drinking water. Ensuring your brooder is the correct size for your number of chicks and the proper temperature are key factors that can help reduce the number of chicks that get pasty bottom.
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Chickens are not typically great flyers, but they can get off the ground high enough to escape over fences, walls and even as high as trees to roost. Clipping your chicken’s wings can help keep your chicken from escaping and putting itself in danger of predators, or your neighbor’s yard. When clipping your chicken’s wings you will only be cutting
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