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    Just rescued some more Battery Hens *pics*

    Hi! You're right is is very hard to find hen rescues around the USA. There are some farm sanctuaries, but they are few and far between. I am in Central NC and have struck up a deal with a local farmer who I "buy" his spent hens from prior to slaughter (then place them into homes of local...
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    Battery hen rescue opportunity in Raleigh, NC!

    Please contact [email protected] if you're interested. The rescue will probably take place in the next week or so (around the 2nd week in August). If you're in the Central NC area and interested please email the address above to get the rescue lined up! The last rescue was of ISA browns...
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    Battery Hen Thread!

    Central NC folks, there is a new (very small) placement network for "spent" production hens used in large egg farms. Check out this blog posted on the Raleigh Tour D'Coop's page: http://www.tourdcoop.com/blog/2013/04/hen-rescues.html
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    North Carolina

    Hey Raleigh (Central NC area) folks! Are you interested in giving a second chance to a production hen or two? There is a new (very small) placement network that is trying to give a second chance to "spent" productions hens. Check out this blog post from the Tour D'Coop...
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    Are there any battery hen rescue groups in the USA?

    Yes, there is a new (still, very small) placement network in Raleigh, NC for "spent" production hens. Contact HEN.RESCUE(at)GMAIL.COM There is blog post about it on Raleigh's Tour D'Coop page: http://www.tourdcoop.com/blog/2013/04/hen-rescues.html
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    Will neighbor's rooster steal my hens?

    This is so strange! I am having the EXACT SAME situation. My neighbor liked our 3 hens, and decided to get hens of his own. There was an Oops and he accidentally bought a rooster. We don't mind him, but he's been harassing our girls when we let the free-range. I know exactly what you're going...
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    We are brand new to raising backyard chickens! We have a small flock of three Brahmas. My family includes my husband, two cats, one dog, our three hens and since I work for our local SPCA, we also foster kittens in our spare room upstairs (so we can't forget them in our family list!)...
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    *SO not cool!!*

    Perhaps you could try to put golf balls in the nest. When nothing happens when they peck at they may loose interest.
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    "Breeding mutts worsens the poultry hobby for everyone"???

    I'd call them "Designer Chickens" kinda like dog breeders who mix dog breeds and call them "designer dogs" LOL. Give them cute "designer names" and sell them for $$$! I think we may be on to something here LOL. Personally I LOVE mutts. Don't listen to the guy. If it makes you happy, and the...
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    I think my chicken ate a Rattlesnake. Are the eggs safe?

    Chicken eats snake, but snake tastes like chicken. I think I just went cross-eyed.
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    i just found out im a criminal

    Ugg. I'm sorry to hear that. There are two options. No three options: #1 You could try to change the law. I've never had to go about doing this, but it can be done. Maybe someone else on this forum will be able to speak more in detail about how to go about this. #2 You could try to rehome the...
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    Fifteen weeks old and waiting for eggs. Who is with me?

    Hahaha. It sounds like this nation's chickens are on strike! Mine are now 23 weeks, and still no eggs. Brahmas, of course!
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    Our chickens died today

    I would bury them. It is not disgraceful at all.
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    These Chickens Are Killing Me !!!!!

    Would you mind if I moved in with your chickens? LOL! That is one beautiful coop! You must post more photos when it's 100% complete!
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    Brahma Thread

    Hello fellow brahma people! This is my first flock. I have three Brahmas, two Buffs and one Dark. Could somebody please tell me why their combs are so different? They are all from the same "litter" so to say, so they're all 22weeks. Is it just that Dark Brahmas' combs aren't as bright and red...
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