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    thin shell

    got 2 eggs again today , both normal , so am now assuming one of the other young hens starting to lay, and first one a bit underdeveloped .hopefully all ok now , thanks for advice
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    thin shell

    hi , i've been getting 2 eggs daily for about 4 weeks, but then today i've got an egg with very thin shell, does anyone know wether this is likely to be another chook starting to lay, or one of the others stopping laying for the time of year. the shells on all other eggs have been very firm ...
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    finally got 1st egg last wednesday , then another yesterday. so at least one of the chooks is laying now getting two eggs a day on most days,, :-)
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    does anyone know how much daylight is neccesary , as i have been told less than 12 hours and they stop laying mine haven't started yet , and the days are starting to close in
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    still waiting , though hens seem happy enough
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    we think they are about 19 to 20 weeks old , but we had themsince about 04/08, so would like them to start b4 it gets too late in year...
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    mine still not laying , but conflicting information been given , i person says try a bit of poultry tonic in the water , another says its too late this year and they won't start till spring , due to lack of daylight hours . can anyone give any other advice . the chooks are out from approx 7.00...
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    Chicken safety in the UK

    i already have two dogs around the place , and am considering using the back end of my garden which is currently surrounded by a six foot high wooden fence, i will be blocking any obvious openings with a strong pet mesh . Do foxes climb , or only burrow . any Advice welcome , and thanks for...
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    Chicken safety in the UK

    Hi new to this chicken keeping , at present i've got the birds in a (fairly) secure run , but would like to allow them more space in the garden . however this would mean fencing being a lot lighter mesh . and i am wondering if anyone has any problems with Urban Fox or other predators, i live in...
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    Hi from the UK

    Not sure how it compares to the USA, but we got our hens from a free range farm who were doing P.O.L. The food and accessories we bought from a store but sure if we shop around can find it cheaper. My hubby built the coop and is secretly really pleased with it, is now working on expanding it...
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    Who else is waiting the impossible wait?

    we bought some P.O.L chickens on Saturday, not sure how long we will have to wait for the eggs. They seem to have settled in well. Getting excited about our first egg, sure myself & hubby will have to share it. I also get calls off my in-laws everyday asking if they have laid yet lolol.
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    How do I Safely and Properly clean my Eggs?

    Oh gosh, this seems to be more tricky than I thought! I haven't even got any eggs off my hens yet and already I am not sure if we need to wash them or not. They do seem to be pooping in the nest box at the minute so need to read up a bit more on that.
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    Hi from the UK

    Hi, we are new chicken owners from England. We only have 4 chucks at the moment and have found this site really useful. We were a bit worried this morning as it is raining and weren't sure if our chickens should really be let out, even though they seemed to be enjoying the rain. But a few...
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