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post #11 of 19

Glad my FAQ helped!

Terry Golson

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post #12 of 19

hi i have 20 chickens and i to have the same problem not sure what to do to molt them.iam only getting about 6 eggs now.i was wondering if any one could tell me what to do. i love my chickens and miss my eggs. thanks for the help

lisa

post #13 of 19

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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post #14 of 19

I'm glad I got to read up on molting. My birds are 6-7 months old so no molting this year!!

post #15 of 19
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Originally Posted by gratzalk View Post

When they molt, do they lose all the feathers and hop around "bald" for some time? I'm obviously new at this.  And, I also have a hen that stayed in her nesting box (not even laying) for 6-8 months.  Only out on occasion.  She came out for about 1 1/2 months so I was happy she was back with the crowd.  Now, the last two weeks, she's gone back to her box and stays there most of the time.  Any suggestions? 

Hi, i am new to this too. One of my girls spend four days in the nest box and was quite aggressive when i touched her. As suggested on here i put her in a wire cage with no bedding only food and water. after just one day she ws back to normal, she was broody. I can take longer to break it. but it worked for me. They have to go in the cage to cool down. :)

post #16 of 19

Definatly really helpful!!! :)    So are you supposed to buy eggs from the store during the molt then? :)

post #17 of 19
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Definatly really helpful!!! :)    So are you supposed to buy eggs from the store during the molt then? :)


I stockpile my eggs towards the end of summer.  And I hatch babies every year so I have some pullets that still give me eggs.  With the combination of the 2, I can avoid buying store bought eggs.

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

Reply

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

Reply
post #18 of 19
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I stockpile my eggs towards the end of summer.  And I hatch babies every year so I have some pullets that still give me eggs.  With the combination of the 2, I can avoid buying store bought eggs.

Happy crooks how long do fresh eggs last and how do you hoard the eggs? Fridge or what?
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Originally Posted by Happy Chooks View Post


I stockpile my eggs towards the end of summer.  And I hatch babies every year so I have some pullets that still give me eggs.  With the combination of the 2, I can avoid buying store bought eggs.

Happy crooks how long do fresh eggs last and how do you hoard the eggs? Fridge or what?


As long as they are unwashed, fresh eggs will keep in the refrigerator for 3 months.  If they are washed, then much less - more like a month tops.

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

Reply

Breeding Welsummers and Barnevelders.

 

Having an Icelandic in the coop is like having a 2 year old in the house - they are into everything and don't follow the rules.

I have zero chicken willpower.

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