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    Why are some of my hens laying and others not?

    Good point! I have observed the same hens in the nesting boxes, one RIR which has a little darker egg than the Buffs. Even though the same breed look very much alike, there are noticeable differences in their appearance and personalities. There are the same, one darker egg and two lighter...
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    When do chickens lay?

    Three out of six of my girls are laying. They do sing after they lay an egg. My Rooster, JT, thinks he has to out sing the girls and it gets comical at times. The girls are fairly regular in laying in the mornings but will sometimes lay in the afternoon depending on how busy they are free...
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    Why are some of my hens laying and others not?

    Thanks Chickencanoe, You are probably right. They are getting pretty red and I guess I'm being a little impacient. Hopefully they will lay soon. I would threaten them with the soup pot but I don't think they understand english and I'lm still learning how to speak proper chicken. Love my girls!
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    When do chickens lay?

    Quote: Our RIR rooster does the same thing. I worry about his mental health sometimes. It seems like he has to be the loudest thing going on at any one time. Doesn't matter if your cutting grass with the mower or just making normal everyday work noises, he has to be heard. I love chickens!!
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    Why are some of my hens laying and others not?

    We have a total of six hens, two R.I.Reds and four Buff Orpengtons and a RIR rooster. They are all the same age, about 26 weeks, same size and appear to be very healthy. I let them free range during the day and are cooped at night. I feed them layer feed in their feeders and give them scatch...
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