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    Buff Orp vomited clear liquid and died - anyone know why?

    I've had 4 Buff Orps for the past 2 years and lost our first one last night. I'm feeling devastated and don't know what caused her death. She had been hanging out in one of the nesting boxes all afternoon and didn't seem to be laying any eggs. When I saw her in the nesting box this evening...
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    Is this frostbite? And what do I do about it?

    Hi ChickenCanoe, Thanks for your response. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Or to stop it from getting worse? Thanks!
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    Is this frostbite? And what do I do about it?

    This is my first winter with chickens and it has been quite a learning curve (we live outside of Boston). I have 4 lovely Buff Orps who seem pretty unfazed by the winter weather and hang out in their run all day in the bitter cold. A couple of weeks back it was around 0 degrees (F) or below...
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    Buff Orps are pecking at our wood fence!

    I am new to backyard chickens and have 4 lovely Buff Orps that are 6 months old. In the past week or so they have started pecking at the wood fence in their run and along part of our yard. The weather is getting colder here (we are outside of Boston), and I've wondered if they're going after...
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    Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

    Beauty salon time for one of our Buff Orps (2-months old at the time) Our 2 year-old daughter snuggling with a friend (3 months old)
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    Do I need to get up early to let my chickens out of the coop?

    I will be a brand new chicken owner in 2 weeks once our 4 Buff Orpington chicks arrive. I have been panicking a bit over the responsibility (we have 2 kids and a very mellow dog), and in particular, wondering about two issues: 1. Will I need to get up early in the morning to let the chickens...
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