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    YELLOW POOP/LABOURED BREATHING WHAT DOES IT MEAN SEE PICS

    I just came home to same problem. My 1 year old bsl is lethargic, and labored breathing, and runny yellow dirreah. No egg inside. Any ideas?
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    2018 Babies!

    Just completed year #1 as a chicken owner. in addition to the 4 bsl's, and 3 buffs out in the yard, i have 3 rir's and 3 barred rocks in the brooder that are 4 weeks today! So excited to be starting again!
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    You know you're a backyard chicken owner when...

    When you go to a family gathering, and you show more pictures of your chickens than your kids!
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    New to the group

    In 2 weeks, i will hit the one year mark, being a chick daddy. As a beginner, this site has been invaluable. There is a treasure trove of information here about all things chicken, and many helpful people. Welcome to the community!
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    What are your favorite chicken treats and why?

    Give them some grapes. You can throw down 15 grapes, and they all go after one, and chase the one who gets it, while ignoring the other grapes. Its hillarious.
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    Molting - Broody

    Thanks for the info! This is my first season with them, and i am still learning as i go.
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    Molting - Broody

    My 7 month old bsl has been sitting in the laying box for 5 days. Shes laying on the 2 fake eggs, and the others just use the other boxes. So today, i picked her up and looked under her, and her whole underside is completely bald like it was shaved. Can she be molting and broody together? And...
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    My first eggs, eggciting!!

    Mine started laying in the floor also. I put a wooden egg in each laying box, and within 2 days, they started using the boxes.
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    What are your favorite chicken treats and why?

    Of course i use watermelon rind, but ive found that pre made slaw, (chopped cabbage and chopped carrots), is like crack to them. 2 bucks a bag, and i give them a handful when i get home. They absolutely love it.
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    When did your chickens begin laying eggs?

    If you are'nt using nesting boxes, where did they lay? Just asking, cause my first was in the floor of the chicken house, but the rest have been in the boxes.
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    When did your chickens begin laying eggs?

    I have 4 buffs and 5 bsl's. They are 20 weeks old today, and i atarted getting eggs a week ago. Not all are laying yet, but getting 4 eggs a day. My question is, how long before the eggs get bigger? They are amall which i understand because they are still young, but just curious.
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    Help please! My rooster is attacking the hens.

    Bear with me, this is my first flock. I have 4 buffs, and 5 bsl's. One of the buffs is a boy. They are 16 weeks, and the cockrel "carlos" is terrorizing the girls. He grabs them by the neck and drags them around, and slams them on the ground. He doesnt bother me or the wife, but im worried about...
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    Hello there!

    Thanks for the info countrylife17. My dog maverick is a chicken lover too!
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    Hello there!

    Thanks. Im new to this, but im cmmitted. It has been awesome watching them grow. They grow so fast! I love watching them and giving them treats.this site has been a wonderful help.
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    Hello there!

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