Hey, so my 3 Dekalb (some type of hybrid breed) chickens are just about 15 weeks old and I was planning on installing their nesting box today. I was wondering what all i need to know on maintenance, collecting eggs, when they will begin laying, what to put in the box ( fake eggs or not?) and things like that! Plus any tips and advice with raising chickens would be much appreciated! Thanks so much!
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