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R.I.P. to my final two hens from the original 6. The first hens we bought were 2 White Leghorns, 2 Rhode Island Reds, and 2 Americanas. Sadly, after 5 full and happy years, all of those 6 hens are gone. The RIRs, one White, and one Americana all died throughout the last 4 years give or take...

I was wondering if anyone knew the best food for my ladies... I have several girls who are older (I’m talking 5 years) but are still laying semi-regularly... My problem is, even though the eggs are fine inside, the outside looks a little scary sometimes. Also, most of the eggs I get aren’t...

Hi! I have a couple problems with my hens and I need some help. I have a hen who is probably only 1 1/2 years old and I have noticed major loss of feathers between her chest and butt. Does anyone know what it could be from? I have not seen her plucking her own feathers or staying in the box due...

Hi! My name is Catherine and I am new to BackYard Chickens. I am somewhat new to the chicken business... my sister has owned the flock for 5 years but she is going to college so I am taking over. Right now I have 14 hens. I have 1 Rhode Island Red, 5 White Leghorns, 3 Barred Rocks, 3...