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    Is this a summer molt?

    Hello, I've had my flock for about a year, and got my BO hen from the builder who sold me my coop. He didn't confirm her age, but I'm thinking she was at least a year old when I got her last June. She molted last fall, from October - December, and started laying again sometime during the...
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    Leghorns or Anconas?

    So, Legbars retain the laying productivity of Leghorns with a tinted egg? I hadn't done much research on them, so this is good to know. Thanks!
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    Leghorns or Anconas?

    Hello, First, this is more of a "what do you think" post, than a breed specific post. If it belongs in another forum, plese feel free to move... I am planning to add a few additional hens this spring and would like to include some white egg layers that will also add some additional...
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    Review by '' on item 'Star'

    I bought Kyle, my Red Star, as a started pullet and she began laying shortly afterward. In my mixed flock of 4 (BO, EE and SS), she has moved to the top of the pecking order. She is friendly (the only one who consistently comes to be picked up), a good forager and very rarely takes a break from...
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    26 weeks old and not laying

    I also have an EE and Speckled Sussex that are now 28 weeks old. My EE actually started laying today, but noting from the Sussex yet. From what I've read on this site, both tend to lay on the later side and can start anytime from 20 weeks to ??? There was a noticeable change in the size and...
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    Easter Egger finally Layed!

    Congrats! I guess the waiting is half of the fun of keeping chickens!
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    Easter Egger finally Layed!

    Hi All, I've only been keeping chickens since June and have 4 hens (EE, BO, Speckled Sussex and Red Star), most of which I bought as young birds, except for the Buff, who was given to me by the coop builder. My Red Star has been laying consistently since summer, and my BO has taken off for...
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    Dual Purpose Birds?

    Hi All, I'm still relatively new to this site and to keeping chickens, and currently have a mixed flock of 4 hens. I'm planning do do some expansion and add a few extra birds next year. I decided to get chickens primarily for egg laying, but looking at some of the hens (my speckled sussex in...
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    Comment by 'Chef Pizghetti' in article 'My Spoiled Silver Laced Wyandottes'

    Beautiful birds and very cool story. Silver laced Wyandottes are on my next wish list!
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    Introducing New Hens

    Hi Guys, I have a small flock of 2 Buff Orpingtons, a Red Star and a newly added Speckled Sussex pullet. The other hens were already laying when I got them, and are between 7-9 months old. My Sussex just turned 15 weeks, and based on all that I've read, I'm hoping she'll start laying within the...
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    Feeding hens Insects?

    Thanks Pascal ;)
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    Feeding hens Insects?

    Question for all of you experienced folks... I have 4 birds that are housed in a 4'x8 coop/run. I've only had them about a month and plan to build a small chicken tractor for my back lawn to let them do some scratching/rooting. We have a good buffer between our place and the neighbors on both...
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    Official BYC Poll: How many chickens do you have?

    I'm just getting started. I have 2 hens and should have another 2 by this Sunday!
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    Newbie Questions, Round 2

    Hi Guys, Sorry for the late reply... I took everyones' advice and zip tied 1/2" hardware cloth around the entire coop and run, leaving only a 12" gap at the top. This should prevent anything from reaching in to grab them, even if they're sitting on the roosting bars. I feel much better...
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    Newbie Questions, Round 2

    I found the coop builder on craigslist in Northern NJ and rented a Uhaul to get it home. It was made by a small father-son business and they do really great quality work - solid and nice looking. Acemario - Thanks for the comments, we are actually in the suburbs just 20 miles outside of...
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    Newbie Questions, Round 2

    Lots of good input. Appreciate all the suggestions and comments!
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    Newbie Questions, Round 2

    Thanks for the comments - they definitely help. On the beak trimming...it was not something I was planning on doing unless it was widely recommended. Thanks for confirming and for the welcome!
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    Newbie Questions, Round 2

    Hi Guys - Hopefully I'm posting this in the right forum... I finally picked up my coop last weekend and am starting to get the chickens settled in. The coop is situated in a wooded area of the property that is on level ground, gets good ventilation and has a mix of sun and shade, and the birds...
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