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    Some hens stopped laying

    Amberlinks were the only breed available when I decided to get chickens. They certainly did produce like crazy. They deserve a rest. They do also have plain water. It’s been unusually hot here the past 10 days. I appreciate your feedback.
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    Some hens stopped laying

    Hi, thanks for the feedback. I will try to find a higher protein feed or add in. They have plenty of sunlight. They did all stop over the winter and I don’t like to do any artificial lighting, they deserve a rest. Amberlinks were the only breed available when I decided on chickens. Next time I...
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    Some hens stopped laying

    Hi, thanks so much for the response. The layer feed is 16% Protein and 3.5% Calcium. Sunflower seeds are given sparingly 1-2x weekly. I give kitchen scraps consisting of raw veggie pieces and crushed eggshell maybe 4x weekly but it’s really not a large quantity. I didn’t know there was a...
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    Some hens stopped laying

    Hi all, I have 7 hens 3 Black Laced Wyandotte and 4 Amberlink all just turned 4 years old. For the last couple weeks the Amberlinks have literally stopped laying eggs. I’m getting one egg daily from the 4. I’m getting 3 eggs daily from the Wyandottes (occasionally 2 daily). The Amberlinks were...
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    What is this?

    Thank you for replying 🤗 Thank you so much for this very informative answer! I give any with blood spots to my dogs because of the Yuck factor. This was the first time these looked hard so wasn’t sure. I’m reading up on all of this now🤗
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    What is this?

    These were inside a large egg from an approx 4 year old Amberlink. The shell is very thin and though I didn’t touch these they appear hard. Hens have free access to oyster shell, high quality layer feed, clean water etc. In the 4 years I’ve had these hens this is the very first time anything has...
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    What’s wrong with this egg?

    I get quite a lot of double yokers-is this just an under developed yolk? Is it safe to feed my dog or do I have a problem? Thanks for any help 😃
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    Disappeared without a trace

    Are their wings clipped? Mine are the same age and they have flown over a 6ft chain link fence and I found them sitting on top of their coop and run which is 8ft tall. The wing clipping stopped it.
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Sorry everybody, I thought I posted an update. I am going to be able to keep my birds. I sincerely appreciate every single one of your responses in trying to help me out. What a great group of "Chicken" people:love
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    Update, to anyone wondering. I worked it out to keep my flock...I am so happy about this, they...

    Update, to anyone wondering. I worked it out to keep my flock...I am so happy about this, they are the only things that bring me joy:)
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Divorce
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Thank you and I understand. I am trying everything in my power to keep them. I have raised them since day old chicks
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Not yet, just made the decision this morning and wasn't sure it Craigslist is too sketchy these days. I would like for them to end up with someone who wants eggs and not meat, LOL
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Thank you for the reply and I will
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    I need to rehome my flock of chickens

    Thank you for that, I appreciate it
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