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    Lost our favorite chicken:(

    Hi Robg, So very sorry, its never nice losing one of your chickens (especially your favourite) maybe this article may help. https://www.offthegridnews.com/how-to-2/6-causes-for-sudden-chicken-death-and-how-to-prevent-it/ What I would say is keep a close eye on the other girls over the next...
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    My Chicken family is down to 2 girls (4-5years) is it okay to just keep 2 chickens?

    Thank you Aart for this advise, I have integrated a few chickens before but they were all a lot younger. There is a lot to consider before I do anything :)
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    Chickens sleep in nesting boxes

    Hi Savyjoy! One of the main reasons why you should curb this habit is due to the mess (poop) they cause but also in some breeds its not good for there legs to sleep like this. There are a few reasons as to why your chickens could be doing this; 1. Nesting Box Height make sure you nesting box...
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    My Chicken family is down to 2 girls (4-5years) is it okay to just keep 2 chickens?

    Thank you for your reply! I really like d'uccle's! We had a mix of Bantams and German Langshans :love. I'm open to getting more and different breeds as long as they mix well. But equally, because they are older I wouldn't want to stress them out with new rivalries (let the old girls have a...
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    My Chicken family is down to 2 girls (4-5years) is it okay to just keep 2 chickens?

    Hi Fellow BYC Clan! I have had the same girls for 4 year, started off with 6 (Bantams), but now we are down to 2 :(. I am in two minds to get more chickens and am hoping you guys can aid in my decision 1. Would they be okay as just a pair or do they need to be in a larger group? (for social...
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