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I have a one and a half year old RIR hen that has been very docile the last few days. I first noticed a egg under the roost on morning, he has never laid here. The egg had some white substance on it and a TON of liquid was in the pine chips around it. I noticed the rest of the day she was not...

I have 2 Rhode Island Reds and 3 black australorps. Both of my Reds have been laying for at least 3 months. 2 of my autralorps have been laying 1.5 - 2 months. I have one hen that has not laid an egg yet? Any information would be helpful.

Below is my coop, just went up this weekend. I have ventilation on the top, both sides (see second picture vent), however I do not have any on the bottom. Any suggestions on adding ventilation? Do I need more, should it be at the bottom. Winters can be very cold where I am.

I just got my coop finished, it is 4x4 feet on the inside and have space for a heat lamp. My chicks are 4 weeks old. Highs this week are 55-73 and lows are 36-52. I have 3 autralorps and 3 red producers. They have been in a plastic bin in the house with a 120W bulb the last few weeks, last night...

My chicks are 3 weeks old, is it too young to feed spouts? Do I need to add grit to the diet when I introduce sprouts? Thanks!

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am new to chickens, after begging my husband for 3 years he said yes. This had a lot to do with my 3 year old daughters relentless begging after visiting new chicks at a friends. (2) How many chickens do you have right now...

I just got chicks a few weeks ago and am working on the coop. We live in Indianapolis and see occasional coyotes, hawks, and racoons around the neighborhood. My coop will be inclosed and secured with a 360 surround. I am digging a trench for 1/2 inch hardware cloth and placing it under the...