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    Chook has not laid for three months

    I have three brown shavers, just over a year old. All were excellent layers, until one dwindled and then stopped, about three months ago. Her comb is pale, while the other two are brilliant red and getting on with the business. I cannot figure out what the problem is. She's not broody. She's...
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    Hen not leaving nest box

    I’m curious about why you wouldn’t just let her go the 3 weeks with fake eggs, rather than trying to break the brood, which just means the hen keeps trying again?
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    Hen not leaving nest box

    That’s what I just did with a broody hen. She stayed there just over 3 weeks, hopping off every now and then for some food and water and a stretch. When I first spotted her off the the nest I zoomed out took away the eggs she was sitting on, and replaced them with two plastic ones. She never...
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    My best layer is on strike

    Yes of course cooked rice.
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    My best layer is on strike

    Yes, point take about the bread. I’m stopping that. Their new fave is brown rice with cider vinegar and raw garlic stirred through, but I’m going easy on that too! I wondered if they had mites (though no evidence) and read that CV and garlic are good for prevention. No change otherwise. Millly...
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    My best layer is on strike

    There are no signs of egg eating or moulting. I’ll keep my eyes open as I watch and wait. One thing that occurs: they have a self-feeder with layer pellets, and each evening I also give them scraps and scratch and some greens. Lately I added a little bread. She gobbles it all down. Maybe she’s...
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    My best layer is on strike

    i have three hens coming up a year old. All are good layers. For the past fortnight or so the best layer and leader of the pack, a light sussex, has laid no eggs. The others are still going. I live in New Zealand so we are coming into summer. They have free range over a good grassy area but I...
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Hi there in Auckland! Cheese and sunflower seeds are really good to know about. Someone else suggested beef mince or dog roll, but those might be just a bridge too far for this vegetarian :hmm
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    Hello from New Zealand

    If I told you I’d have to kill you :rolleyes:
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    My new pullets hate me!

    Only five days. You’re right, it’s not long. I shall learn to be patient!
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    My new pullets hate me!

    That’s encouraging. Suggests it is to do with maturity. (As well as treats!) With the holidays coming (and it’s summer here) I can spend more time hanging out with them too.
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    Hello from New Zealand

    Done! Thanks.
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    Hello from New Zealand

    I used to have chickens when I was a young mum, and now that I'm retiring I'm getting some more because I love them. I have a garden with a big chook space in which they can help me dig and make compost for my garden! I have just acquired three pullets – a Gold Barnevelder, a Light Sussex and a...
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    My new pullets hate me!

    MW = mealworms? The 'shake shake' sound is a good idea. Thanks ChickNanny. I will practice patience …
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    My new pullets hate me!

    I just got 3 pullets, aged 10-12 weeks. I have had chooks before, but not so young. I'm really disappointed that they seem really timid and scared of me. When I approach (slowly, making soft noises!) they bolt towards the fence trying to escape. Plus they stay huddled in their house whenever...
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