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    Entire flock abruptly stopped laying for no apparent reason, any ideas why?

    We had a few weeks without eggs, too, a few months ago. Ours are in a coop about 12x12 with an exit out to a 15x15 wired pen. In the fall, they stopped laying. We assumed it was the change of weather at first, but after a few weeks of getting 1 to 2 eggs a day I decided to open the gate and let...
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    Des Moines, Iowa - I need some replacement chickens after a dog visit

    Good morning, Amy. Thanks for responding. As best as I could guess from looking at online chickens, I thought they might be cochins, too. I lost the most beautiful hen. I don't know what favorelles are. Are they small, too? How far away from Des Moines are you? Dusty
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    Des Moines, Iowa - I need some replacement chickens after a dog visit

    Hi everyone. I see there are a few Iowans here. I'm hoping someone might know where I can buy some chickens to replace what the dog took yesterday. The ones we have were bought Easter weekend at a farm and tractor, but they're out of them now. I think these are called banties?? and they have...
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