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    Integrating younger birds

    This is really interesting. I have pullets that I am ready to introduce to my existing 2 year old flock. One of my flock is a year old, hatched from the older hens. My new pullets are about 6 weeks old and are in the "look but don't touch" mode for the last week inside a large dog kennel inside...
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    Broody hen sitting on others eggs

    Broody hen finally gave up. She had a large number of eggs underneath her. It took a day or so for her to stop laying on other eggs. Now she seems to be slowly joining the flock although she has been reminded of her place in the pecking order. She is the youngest of the hens, actually one of...
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    Broody hen sitting on others eggs

    I have a hen sitting three days in one of my nesting boxes. I also have 5 other hens that are laying eggs using the box along side her. I know I should mark the eggs she started with, but missed one opportunity when she left the nest for a few hours. What is the best way to get to the eggs to...
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    First time dealing with a Broody hen

    Thanks for the advice. I talked with a friend with a lot of experience. He suggested maybe putting a box or some kind of nesting area adjacent to where the hen is. I did notice an egg next to yesterday, but she seems to have incorporated it into her cache. I just can't seem to catch her off the...
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    First time dealing with a Broody hen

    I have a similar situation.I have 7 layers and one rooster. They all use the same location to lay and take turns throughout the day. One of my hens acted broody a few days ago, but then left the nest in the corner of the coop. Two days later, she moved back into the nest and has been there for...
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