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    Breeding concerns

    How long after my hens have been with my red rooster will they no longer be fertile with his sperm? They are now with my black rooster and I would like to hatch their eggs with the black rooster being the dad, so how long do I wait for my Red roosters sperm to no longer be in their system??
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    Odd behavior?

    Some broodies end up pooping everywhere which is not very desirable when trying to hatch out eggs as it can cause bacteria in the eggs and they won't hatch. If you are not planning on hatching out chicks it is best to break her of being broody, they will not stop on their own unless they have...
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    When will my Americaunas start laying???

    Usually within 2 weeks of the submissive squat they lay. Fingers crossed it's soon!
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    ⠀ chicks only 7 1//2 months old...it's WARM here but no egg laying

    I would check for lice and mites and make sure they aren't laying their eggs elsewhere. How do their combs look? Have you had any predator attacks recently? as stress can also cause a drop in production.
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    HEATING OUR COOP

    I live in WA and do not do anything special for my flock, but I also keep cold hardy breeds. Their coop just needs proper ventilation and free from drafts. Keep an eye on their waterers so they don't freeze.
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    Rose Comb white leghorn large fowl.

    strombergs carries them, http://www.strombergschickens.com/product/Rose-Comb-White-Leghorn-Eggs/Chicken-Eggs
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    I think I have an egg eater?

    Do you give them crushed oyster shells? Also put fake eggs or even golf balls in the nesting boxes to deter egg eaters. It sounds like someone isn't laying a hard shell and it's breaking upon being laid. I wouldn't suspect and egg eater as you wouldn't find any sign of egg remnants.
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    Delaware slow to mature??

    how old exactly are the rhode island reds and can you post a pic of the delaware you are concerned about (full body with comb, legs, feet and tail all in the picture)
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    Odd behavior?

    She sounds like she is broody again. You may want to try a wire bottom crate (dog kennel or rabbit cage) put her in there with food and water but no bedding. This will help lower her body temp back to normal and knock her out of being broody. As for the ones pecking her she is most likely the...
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    ⠀ chicks only 7 1//2 months old...it's WARM here but no egg laying

    molting should not be an issue right now as they aren't old enough to go through the annual molt (16-18 months of age). Some breeds take longer to mature and the days are getting shorter which also comes into play. Be watchful of bright red combs and the submissive squat when you place your hand...
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    No Eggs for 2.5 Months!

    once the oldest finishes her molt she will start laying again. Molting can last usually around 10 weeks but can take longer. As for the 20 weekers they may take another month or so, with the days getting colder and shorter it may just take longer. Keep an eye out for bright red combs and...
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    Are these eggs from 2 different pullets?

    they look like barnevelder eggs
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    Hen Or Roo??

    looks to be a hen.
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    HEATING OUR COOP

    Here's a good article to read and should help you determine what lighting is best. https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chickens-winter-egg-laying-and-lighting and this other article explains whether or not you should heat your coop and if you do what you need to do...
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    When will my Americaunas start laying???

    Some breeds take longer than others and then factor in that the days are getting shorter and colder which will also make it take longer for the hens to start laying. I have some that hatched out at the end of March and they still aren't laying. A few things to look at, are their combs bright...
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