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    Frozen Eggs

    I forgot to bring in the eggs from the coop yesterday and it got down to 22 degrees last night. I'm pretty sure they froze. Are they still good? Should I eat them sooner than later?
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    mini chicken egg

    My girls will occasionally lay a tiny egg after they finish a molt or after a break from egg laying. Nothing to worry about.
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    rusty chicken wire

    Was it galvanized? I haven't had any trouble with galvanized chicken wire rusting.
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    Do your birds drink less water in winter?

    A little bit less in the winter.
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    Dustbath Locations

    Along the garage. It's dry right up against the foundation and there is a lot of old potting soil from past garden projects. They love it. In the summer, when there is cover from hawks, they like going under the shrubs and digging and rolling.
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    Hen lays eggs in winter without artificial light

    For those of you debating whether or not to use a light (during the winter months) to increase egg production, it is possible to get eggs without a light. My black australorp has been laying every other day since she recovered from her molt. Today is the shortest day of the year and we're...
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    Neighbor Dog Attacked Another Bird

    We've lost two chickens to two different dogs who were off leash and came onto our property. We decided to take matters into our own hands and put up fences. NEVER trust owners to take responsibility for their dogs. And while retaliation might feel good at the time, there's nothing to say...
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    Second Molt?

    My Production Red seems to be going through a second molt. She lost some feathers and stopped laying about a month ago. Then she grew all her feathers back and started laying again. Now she has started dropping feathers again and stopped laying. She seems healthy and there are no signs of...
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    Nooooooooisy chooks!

    Offer eggs to your neighbors and explain why your chooks are "singing". Other than that, there's not much you can do.
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    Dust Bathes

    I agree with mike, construction sand works for both dust baths and grit. My girls also love dry potting soil for dust baths. Good luck.
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    What about frostbite?

    Love the photos and yes, vaseline on their combs and wattles will help fend off frostbite. Good luck.
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    Hens not wanting to free range

    About a week ago, my hens decided to stay in and around the coop instead of wandering the yard. The only significant change that I see is that all the trees have lost their leaves and there's less cover for them to hide under. They seem healthy, maybe just a little lethargic. We do have lots...
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    How good are these layers

    My production red is my best layer. She's small, but lays an egg a day in the summer. Hopefully your's will start laying more soon.
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    To Light Or Not To Light?

    A lot of it is personal preference. If you want eggs from your chickens during the winter you'll need some artificial light. I don't use any lights during the winter and let them have a little break. But it's totally up to you and what you want for you chickens.
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    Made it through the molt

    Thank you for the clarification. I had no idea. She's always been a great little egg layer.
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