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    Egg gathering

    We have 2 large nest boxes. I thought if they break, they would start eating them creating a whole new problem.
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    Egg gathering

    We live miles away from anyone. I have 4 chickens, going away for 4 days.
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    Egg gathering

    Trying to come up with a way to collect eggs while away. Auto feeders and watering are already there.
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    how to tell if molting or parasite

    Thanks for the advice. Will give it a try.
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    how to tell if molting or parasite

    Don't see any bugs. I have the 2 separated. I have her covered in blue kote. I am worried the separating is worse. Maybe I should just keep a close watch. Definitely isn't constant pecking.
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    how to tell if molting or parasite

    I do give cracked corn and sunflower seeds. Veggies, fruits and yogurt, as well.
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    how to tell if molting or parasite

    No, no rooster. Coop is 5' × 8' and run is 11' × 8'. Feeding combo of grower and layer.
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    how to tell if molting or parasite

    I have two buff orpingtons and 2 americaunas or easter eggers, not sure which. They are all 23 weeks old. The buffs have been laying for a couple weeks. I got one greenish/bluish egg last week, then nothing. Right after the egg the ee's (easier) started getting extra fluffy feathers at their...
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    Bees!

    Thx for the I info. They are local types. There's so many they come after any moisture, even the clothes as I hang them on the line. We are completely screening in the chicken coop and run.
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    Bees!

    Accidentally submitted before finishing. We are building our coop. I have been taking the girls out to the garden area and the bees immediately start bothering them. We are going to use screen hoping to keep them out. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Bees!

    Hello! This is my 1st post. I have been enjoying learning things on this site. We live off grid with no neighbors within miles in the desert. We cannot put any type of water out without hundreds of bees showing up. I have 2 buff Orpington and 2 Americaunas
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