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thanks for the replies - i dont know if the non laying hen (as of yet), is doing the "squat," i am assuming she squats and does something? nothing? i havent had a whole lot of time to spend with them either. as long as i got a reply here, do you know why you are not supposed hang the water...

i have 4 hens, all of which i purchased on same date, this past june. i have 4 different breeds, and for some reason the aracana is the only one that isnt laying?! the others have been laying since bout july. i haven't had a chance to contact the breeder (not really a breeder, but who i...

why do we NOT hang water feeders? is it just because spilling? i have a friend who is going to start with a few hens in spring, and i am fairly new as well, my gals i have had since june, they are doing well, but i am learning!!! so when someone asks me a question i want to be sure i am not...

thanks for the reply - i called my local feed store here in north seattle, wa, and they had noooo idea where to get any natural or the kind thats OK around domestic animals. any idea who i can order that from online?

hello everyone - i posted this last week, but haven't heard a peep (ha ha), back from anyone?! does anyone know the best way to keep the fly population undercontrol besides often cleaning? i hear diatomaceous earth is good to put in with shavings? any comments, ideas? thanks so much,...

hello - wondering if anyone has any suggestions for some sort of way to enclose my hens without disturbing the real feel of being free range when they are not out in the yard with me. i am very new to the hen thing, new in last 2 weeks! the hens seem to be adjusting very well so far. i have a...

hello - pretty new to the hen thing - picked up 3 hens, all fully feathered that have been outside for weeks. they are 4 months and 3 months old. i do not have a warming light, was told by the farmer whom i purchased from, and other hen owners that a warming light is NOT needed any longer for...

hi again kristen - also, cant find anywhere, does the food just get left out for them (thats what i have been doing for the 4 days that i have had them), or do i feed them at certain times? i feel like a bonehead not even able to find the basic info! thanks,...

thanks so much for the speedy reply - and i was thinking from the book i picked up that was aobut right, but for us new kids on the block, we like some reassurance! thanks again, and any other info would always be appreciated! anni

hello everyone! i just acquired my very first hens and want to be sure i am feeding them the right crumble, etc,... they were hatched in march and april, making them both 3 and 4 month old hens, roughly. they are very fully feathered if that helps describe their maturity. i have both chick...

hi, just obtained my first coop and ready for some hens. i live just north of seattle, any clues on anyone around here selling any hens? and i am having a hard time finding the closest store for chicken feed etc,...? and reading your post, very entertaining, is there any way to know if the...

hello everyone - new to the world of chickens and this forum. a local gal here just north of seattle, recomended me to post an ad here that i am looking for some good laying hens for my very fist coop i just picked up! i would prefer a few hens that are already producing eggs, but also looking...