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    Squatting when picked up

    When my girls spread their wings like that, they want to be rubbed. I get in there between the feathers and give them a good 'ol scratching. They close their eyes and enjoy!!!!
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    Squatting when picked up

    Give them a good scratch (just like u would a dog). They love it.
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    Who else has had a grass impaction?

    I recently lost one of my girls to what turned out to be an impaction of grass in her system. My girls love to graze, but my girl Sparkle must've been eating everything green she could find. I took her to the vet after she suddenly passed away a couple of weeks ago, I had to find out what...
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    Been getting 1 per hen everyday. I added a light to their enclosure and set it to come on at dusk and stay on for 2 hours. They also have a doghouse heater in the coop.
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    When do hens become friendly?

    Treats help a lot. They love food, so take some seeds, veggies, etc. soon you'll have them eating out of your hand... Literally!
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    Where do chickens like to be pet?

    My girls like to be scratched and rubbed on their backs, necks, and near the tail feathers. When they come close, I reach my hand out and they squat down and open their feathers for a good old rub down. Close their eyes and apply force back to my hand like a cat would. Its awesome!
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    First Egg Countdown

    My girls are about 20 weeks old. My Brahma starting laying one small egg/day a few days ago! I am so excited. Can't wait til the others start.
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    Finally, pictures of the Fabulous Four Coop w/ Heat and A/C

    The Girls are enjoying that Air conditioning because Colorado has been scorching lately!
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    When do hens become friendly?

    No hovering, get on their level. Sometimes, no talking... it eases the fears. When they start to come closer without watching you every move, try to mimic the behaviors you see. Sounds silly but they react well to it. Don't chase or try to pick them up, they hate it. After a daily routine of...
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    What can I feed my 6 week old Pullets?

    Thanks! And yes, they are constantly supplied with grit! Sometimes I mix a few tablespoons in their feed.
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    Earthworms, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Crickets...

    Do Mealworms carry any parasites?
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    Earthworms, Mealworms, Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Crickets...

    Do Mealworms carry any parasites?
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    What can I feed my 6 week old Pullets?

    Okay, thanks! Got it. I just don't want to make them sick, because they will eat it all day if I let them! ;)
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    What can I feed my 6 week old Pullets?

    Oh, really. I have been turned off from Mealworms in the case of my geckos because of malnutrition. I did notice that their poop was drier and larger when I gave them the worms... is that okay? Can they have a few worms every day, or is it more of a treat? And you didn't mention if you gave...
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    Favorite *Clean* Chicken Waterer?

    <<< I really like this! I change my chicken's water 3 times a day because of the potential health risks. Gosh it would be great to not have to worry.
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