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    New member

    Sorry about your girls. Welcome!!!
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    Duck eyes FOAMY?

    I have never saw this before! I would assume it's an infection and see if you can phone a vet or someone.
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    Favorite actions or sounds of your birds?

    My favorite thing is when my chickens see me coming outside and they all come running for treats! Not strange or odd, but it never gets old.
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    My rooster sounds weird.

    Is there any coughing, sneezing like sounds? Any liquid dripping? Look for other sings of illness or injury. The video isn't working so it's hard to say. It could be normal, if no other signs of illness are taking place.
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    do your first time layers in September lay through winter?

    I have noticed certain breeds lay better through winter their first year, as their body is just figuring stuff out. Keep in mind the cold does not effect laying, the light cycle does. As the days grow shorter, it signals them to take a laying break. As the days get longer they will start laying...
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    Laying cam to a complete halt

    The temperature doesn't have an effects on laying, the light cycle does. The days being shorter have signaled her to take a much needed break from laying. Once the days start to get longer she will resume laying. <3
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    Silkies not laying

    I have not heard that silks are good winter layers. Keep in mind even the best winter layers typically take a break during the winter for a short time. When the days start to get longer she should start laying again.
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    My chicken still isn’t laying after 5 months is something wrong?

    That is totally normal! She just needs more time. It can take up to 6-8 months for some to start laying. Just give her time.
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    Not again 😣

    What breed is she? Certain breeds are more prone to soft shells due to genetics.
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    What to do when chickens age out of laying?

    Oh sorry! Misundersood. Different breeds are born with different amounts of eggies! :)
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    Can a bantam be kept with standards she was raised with?

    I personally have not had any issues with my bantam being with larger chickens. I had a friend stop at TSC and pick some chicks up on his way back from town & he accidentally was given a bantam. She fits in just fine and actually holds her own ground. I would watch for anything super aggressive...
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    Grit Recommendations

    I am unsure of those brands, but you can tell it's Christmas time because I read that as "Gift recommendations" LOL not Grit. I was wondering what people were recommending as Christmas gifts in a chicken group. I am glad to see it is chicken related, but also disappointed
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    What to do when chickens age out of laying?

    Chickens, like humans, ARE born with the amount of eggs they will have for their entire life time. Genetics plays a big role in how many that amount is.
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    Chickens Coughing and Sneezing

    This is horrible. I think that ALL animal owners can be quite crazy when approached with critique, or what they feel is. I would go with a question route. "why do the chickens keep sneezing so much, is this normal?", "I keep seeing liquid dripping out of those holes right there, what are those...
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    Alternative for Vaseline for frostbite prevention.

    The first thing I would do is look at your coop set up. Is there a water source in their sleeping area? They will be spending more time in their coop so ensuring that the coop has a low low humidity will prevent frostbite. Take any water sources, add a thick layer of dry bedding, and do not heat...
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