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    To wash or not to wash eggs?

    We do wash our eggs using water that is warmer than the egg. A clean coop and yard does help keep eggs looking clean but with this years rainy summer, we have had many muddy eggs. In the USA it is a common practice to wash, but I have heard than in many European countries it is illegal!
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    WEIRD or ODD Eggs pics!!!! :)

    Have you had any other wrinkled eggs? I have a hen who is consistently laying wrinkled eggs. Now another hen in that same batch is starting to lay eggs with just a small wrinkle at one end. I was wondering if it could be caused by mites, an illness, or stress?
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    Moving a setting hen?

    I had a hen go broody and decided to let her hatch out the eggs. Last year we did not move her from the hen house and the other hens kept laying eggs in her spot! This year we moved her into the top half of a chicken tractor. She had a large covered nest all to herself and a good size space to...
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    PLANTS POISONIOUS TO POULTRY

    That list was scary! My chickens free Range and have never been bothered by many of these plants. They seem to love clover and really love Elderberries. Not the leaves, the fruit. Also I read that the leaves of rhubarb are poisonous to people so it's just logical that they would make our chicks...
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    How do I know if my girls have worms??

    Quote: I also give my girls apple cider vinegar, but what do you mean, "with the mother in it"? Do they eat the cayenne pepper feed? I use It to repel bugs in the garden! LOL But will try it on the feed if it is good for them. Thanks Priscilla
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    My Dog Attacked My Chicken Help!!!!!

    Sorry to hear about your hurt chicken. A few months ago My dog Lucky killed some of my chickens while we were on vacation. One of the survivors was in shock and we thought she was dead. We brought her inside and put her in a big plastic tub with a wire top. She eventually came to herself and...
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    dumb question about a broody hen

    I want to thank you all for your comments on the broody hen. I read through them all yesterday and it really helped. I am new to the forum and have lots of "dumb questions." I am trying the, lock out of the nest during daytime, for a starter. If that doesnt work I will try the ice in the nest...
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