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So there's nothing else it could be? It dries sticky and eventually looks like a clear coat. Its so wet that it hits the bottom of the nesting box. Trying to be self sufficient. A lot to learn yet. Lol

A couple of my hens, not sure which ones yet have been playing eggs that are slimy or wet on the shell every day for about a week now. Is this bad to eat? Anyone know what this is or why they're laying eggs like this?

I have some questions for someone with experience raising chickens in Minnesota cold!

I have a hen whos comb has blackened and shrunk in size now. There has been -30 degrees f here in Minnesota. I've kept them in the coop with a dish of water and food for the last couple of days. How do I tell if its infected. How can I treat the one with frostbite to prevent infection.

I should say 40-50 degrees in the coop.

OK, I have 3 reds and I have a heat lamp with a red bulb. It is always on. Should I keep it on? It is now staying 40-50 degrees f. Do they sleep with it on? Or should I get a timer and only have it come on early on the morning? Remember it reaches -30. Anymore advise is appreciated!

I live in northern Minnesota where temps can get as cold as -30f I built a 4x4 coop and insulated the walls,floor and roof. I have a window in it that i keep cracked and a small slidind door that is always open. I want them to lay all winter. I have a heat lamp in there and it has been keeping...