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No I don't and I've just checked the eggs and they are stone cold. What is this 60 day period that you speak of. I have not read anything about that?

Hi all, Background: I have a 2yr old RIR cross that is broody. She has been broody for almost two months so I decided I would have a go at raising chicks the natural way by using my broody. I popped 4 eggs under her but lost two in the first 4 days due to the other girls or boys eating them...

Hi there everyone, Please can you help me identify the two new men in my life? I've posted pictures below. Many thanks in advance!

Thanks guys. I'll give it a week and see how she goes.

Thanks for the advice. What do I do if it just won't stay back in?

I too worried about getting my girls back in but actually, after running around after them on the first evening, I soon realized that they come back it of their own accord when it's time to roost. If I do need to get them in during the day, a handful of scratch works a treat! Letting then out...

On letting the girls out this morning, I noticed one had something strange protruding from her butt. We bought her inside and cleaned her up a bit, but this was obviously causing her some distress. I have added a picture taken a few minutes ago to show the injury. Some background : the...

It depends on what breed they are (some are way more hardy than other breeds) and just how cold are you talking?

Most nocturnal predators will hunt in the day if they are hungry enough. I've had racoons by my coop in the day.

Is she drinking water - that's the most important thing? Sometimes with a bullied chicken they are prevented by the other chicken from reaching the food. Give her some TLC and if you are worried about her not drinking you could always wrap her in a towel and syringe a few drop of water into...

The only thing I could suggest is setting up a few trail cams if you have them. Good luck!

Hi all, I'm really helping that some of you seasoned chicken keepers can help me. Since my chickens have begun to moult they seem to have all turned into cannibals. I originally thought that one of the 10 chickens I have was being picked on by the others as I had to remove her the other day...

How old are they exactly?

I have rhode Island / Sussex crosses and they tick most your requirement boxes however it only ever gets down to -10 here in BC, Canada.

How cold are you talking?

Mine all lay before 10am. 10 chickens, 10 eggs a day consistently and all before 10am. Strange ????

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I too have one dominant hen but I've discussed this at length with others and the trouble with 'getting rid' is that this puts more stress on to the remaining hens. They feel that they need to take her place and all that happens is that you are one hen down and another one takes up the mantle...

Could be for several reasons. Check out the Learning Center for help. I had the same problem but mine just ended up being on a moult. Some people suggested mites, lice, lack of protein, not enough water, being hen pecked. The new feathers do take quite a while to grow. I would check for...

Oh my life that's terrible. Why on earth?? Was it waking him? Some people are just plain nasty. I would definitely get it out of there and monitor it for a day or so. If there is no improvement then see what the vet or local chicken store/farmer says. It may just be in shock and needs a...