4. Eggs, Nubian dairy goats, and bathing chickens?

1. Do all chickens lay eggs?  Oh and are all chickens girls? Yes, all female chickens lay eggs. They don't need a rooster to lay them, just to hatch them. They start laying at about 6 months I think and even though chickens live really long, they usually stop laying or at least slow down a lot after a few years. And no, not all chickens are girls, it's 50/50 even though most people just buy females.

2. You have Nubian dairy goats.  What does that mean?   I am guessing there are all different types of goats but why are your goats special?  Why did you choose that kind? Nubian dairy goats are a certain breed of goat. They are from Nubia, Africa. That's actually why they have such big floppy ears, to keep them cool, just like African elephants. Another distinctive trait is the roman nose. That's the arch of their snout. It's rounded unlike a lot of goats which dips in, like an Alpine. I also, really like that they can be any pattern or color, where as most goat breeds have a certain way that they have to be. Also, Nubians are one of the biggest breeds and great milk producers.

3. Matthew)  How often do you bathe chickens? (My question) Do you have to bathe your chickens? We only bathe them if they are really dirty and it has to be warm out since it takes them a long time to dry, and right before a show to fluff them up. You don't ever have to bathe them, but I think its nice and makes them smell so good.

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