Bomb Cyclone and Layers

The farm experienced an unusual November after our vacation in Mexico. We got a call from a Myrtle Point resident who had a flock of laying chickens that had hatched in his front yard in the spring. He needed them removed immediately to avoid city fines. There were about 25 hens, roosters, and pullets of various breeds. Luckily, we were ready to accommodate the chickens in the Chickshaw my dad had built as a gift for my military retirement, just in time for the Cyclone Bomb that hit the Pacific Northwest in November.

Two days later, we received another call from a family friend looking to liquidate their flock of 20 more hens. Unfortunately, our Chickshaw was becoming quite cramped, especially with the roosters asserting their dominance. We ended up slaughtering 3 roosters and a broody hen.

The chickens are thriving as they are relocated every two days within a 2000 square foot area of poultry netting. We still have six cockerels left to slaughter before we introduce another 20 pullets to boost egg production. Due to recent bird flu outbreaks in California, there has been a high demand for chicks. We anticipate a plentiful supply of eggs by this summer.