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    Ended Your Chicken Pictures Needed For The BYC 2013 Calendar

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    One dead hen another lethargic

    I found my 2 year old speckled sussex dead on the floor of the coop 4 days ago- we didn't notice any signs of illness before her death. Two days later we noticed our 3 year old white rock hen was lethargic. We separated her from the others. She does not move and seems to just stand there when...
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    Broody Hen - no Rooster

    I have 4 hens that are all just over a year old. The Buff Orpington has gone Broody- she is all puffed up and won't leave the nesting box. I am worried she isn't eating or drinking. A friend of mine offered some fertilized eggs for her to sit on- should I use these or is there an easier way...
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    Combining baby chicks

    I want to eventually put mine together too. Can anyone give me an idea as to what age they would be able to get along. I also have a flock of 1 year old chickens. When would I be able to put the new ones with them?
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    Combining baby chicks

    We are getting baby chicks but since we are only getting 6 we will be getting them from our local feed store. Unfortunately the store will not be getting the types of chickens we want all at the same time. They will be getting some next week and the others not until 2 weeks later. My question...
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    loss of feathers on bottom

    Thanks- I will go to tractor supply tomorrow. It's weird- the one chicken has had her feathers gone on her bottom for weeks and no blood spots - this other one has been losing her feathers gradually for a couple of weeks and seems to have lost a lot in the last couple of days but she is the...
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    loss of feathers on bottom

    I had one chicken that lost her feathers on her bottom. I saw someone before describe it as baboon butt and that is exactly what it looks like. Now 3 weeks later two more are losing theirs. I thought maybe it was mites but I don't see any. Can they be molting- they are almost exactly 1 year...
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    What's YOUR chickens' favorite treat?

    Mine love corn on the cob, watermelon and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!
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    chickens and peanuts

    My daughter wants to do a science fair project that looks at the effect of protein on egg production. In the experiment she will feed our chickens peanuts as a way to increase protein intake. I just want to be sure peanuts is a safe way to do this...does anyone know? Thanks
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