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    New coop for 90 birds

    Thank you, everyone! I appreciate your kind words. What an adventure!
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    New coop for 90 birds

    Because this is the only place where people will understand what a big deal this is, I'm sharing pictures of the coop we just (almost) finished in our barn. Installed curtains on the nesting boxes today and was able to stand back for a look. It's taken a full year to get here! Coop is 500 sq...
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    Chickenology: New book from Italy

    Buttercup Rose is having none of it.
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    Chickenology: New book from Italy

    Coming out next month, via Princeton Architectural Press. I love this illustration! (A friend in the art world sent me the link; I have no affiliation with the press.) https://papress.com/collections/coming-soon/products/chickenology
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    Thanks, Pepe1. Since you're so close geographically, this gives me hope!
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    Thank you, Winding Road. Think I'll hang out in the barn a bit more over the next few days to get a better sense of things. Not feeling stressed about anything in terms of timing, just trying to understand what's happening. This site is soooooo appreciated for all the folks who share their...
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    RC, ok - that's enviable... :p I love New England, but you've clearly got some more pullet-friendly winter environs in Texas. :jumpy
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    Thank you, Sue. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a productive spring!
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    My older birds are about 10 months old.
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    Winter pullets: When will they start laying eggs?

    Our pullets are now 22 weeks old. They're a mix of Dominiques, Star Spangled Hamburgs, Cuckoo Marans, and Columbian and Silver Laced Wyandottes. We're in MA, so daylight is still short, and we don't provide artificial lighting. They're in a run in a big barn with access all day to free range -...
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