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    Can molting bring stress to my ladies?

    I agree that it is a natural thing that happens for chickens, but if they were left to their own devices, roaming free in the wild, they would natually seek more protein in their diets and be less active. They also stop laying during that time as well because all of their resources are going...
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    Can molting bring stress to my ladies?

    Are you sure they are molting? Read this article and see if any of these are a possibility. I am not the author of that website but the person who is has a wealth of information about chickens. http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2012/09/feather-loss.html
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    Can molting bring stress to my ladies?

    Chickens have their first molt when they are 18 months old so you don't have anything to worry about this year!!
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    Can molting bring stress to my ladies?

    Molting does stress your chickens. They don't like to be picked up or touched much because when the feathers are growing back it hurts. Here are some links for some excellent information about what you can feed your chickens to help them during their molting season...
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    Golden Laced Wyandotte Thread!

    This is Raven, my 23 week old GLW, and her 1st egg that she layed 2 days ago! She has layed 2 eggs since. Go Raven! Now I wish my other 9 girls would start to lay.
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    Show some pictures of your Araucanas, Ameraucanas or EEs!!!

    Here are 3 of my 4 EE's - from left to right: Priscilla, Millie, Sassy. 23 weeks old and no eggs yet. I hope I don't have to wait too much longer!
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    The EE braggers thread!!!

    Here are 3 of my 4 EE's. From left to right: Priscilla, Millie and Sassy. 23 weeks old but no eggs yet.
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    Help! Swollen Eye!

    I doubt very much that it is a repiratory disease. Their coop, which is a 12x12 foot horse stall, has excellent ventilation, plus I clean it out daily. They are rarely in the coop anyway, except to grab a bite to eat of their organic layer pellets. The rest of the day is spent outdoors...
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    Help! Swollen Eye!

    I have a 20 week old EE who suddenly has a swollen eye, noticed yesterday. All of my hens free range in a fenced in one acre pasture, which they cannot get out of. Yesterday afternoon I found Tilly by herself, which is not uncommon for her as she is somewhat of a loner, although she does stay...
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    The Welsummer Thread!!!!

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    2015 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!

    Here are my 2 submissions for the calendar: Barred Rock Hen 11 week old Golden Laced Wyandotte
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    8 Week Old Welsummer Pullet

    Thank you! I think Welsummers are very beautiful. This is the first time owning any so I'm eager to get their eggs, which won't be until the fall. I have one other Welsummer plus 6 EE and 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes. I should have a colorful egg basket
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    8 Week Old Welsummer Pullet

    This is one of my Welsummers. 8 weeks old today!
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    Do these hackle feathers indicate a rooster?

    Yay!! I was getting nervous because I love her and I can't have roosters. Thank you!
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    Do these hackle feathers indicate a rooster?

    Thank you for your quick replies! Here are 2 side views.
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