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    Coyote Attack

    Hi All-We had a coyote get into our yard about 2 weeks ago and we lost 1 hen and another was slightly injured. The other 3 hens were fine and on the other side of our property so they were unaffected. I could tell they were upset when they realized it was almost dusk and they were missing 2 of...
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    Wildfire creating smokey/poor air quality-Worried about hens

    Hi All-I live in Northern California which has been devastated by intense wildfires. With the windy conditions not helping and blowing all the smoke inland, I'm worried about my hens. Fires started on Sunday night and everyday the smokey air has actually gotten worse. What should I be on the...
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    Chickens Laying Eggs on Roost

    We just changed out the bedding, we are using pine shavings. They aren't new to laying, 4 having been laying for about 10 months, 1 for about 6 months. YES we have recently had some with very weak shells. We are supplementing their food with Oyster Shells and Granite. We did change their food...
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    Chickens Laying Eggs on Roost

    Hi Folks, So this is a new one for me. On Sunday we gave the coop a good clean. Starting yesterday, I've got two of my hens laying their eggs from the roost, breaking them in the processes and making a mess. I'm confused as to why this is happening as you think they'd be delighted with the...
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    When and How to introduce a injured hen back to the flock

    Hi All!! First off, thank you all for being so helpful in the couple of threads I've posted. I recently had one of my Wyandotte's get injured. She was pecked pretty bad on the back of her head and last much of her feathers.We think she might have had a small injury that caused her to bleed...
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    Eggs in my Garden-been there about a week I think

    Hi All! I have a question for the group. We recently (about 1 month ago), had one of our hens attacked. We took her to the vet, got her antibiotics and have been nursing her back to health in our garage in an old do crate. Over the last week or so, she is doing much better and we've been putting...
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    Hello Everyone! My first Winter with Chickens

    Thank you all! They have been having a great winter so far! And thanks for the recipe ideas, we did just roasted chicken and it turned out great! I was also recently watching a lifestyle show, The Chew and they did a Coq au Vin. Which I guess is an old peasant dish for old roosters and hens...
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    Hello Everyone! My first Winter with Chickens

    Hello! I am new to the chicken world and to this blog! I live in Northern California and this will be my first 'winter' with chickens. as you can tell from my quotation, winters are fairly mild here. Heavy rain and occasional cold spells (low 30's at night) Anything I should be aware of...
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