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    Help please - Soft Shelled Eggs everyday and not sure what to do

    I’m having egg shell problems as well almost the whole summer laying season. I have identified one hen who lays shell-less eggs.. a membrane only.. sometimes still intact. Another “unidentified hen” lays a thin shell egg that is usually cratered at the pointed end. Almost always in the nest box...
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    Roosting bar “tower”

    If I were going to make do with those beautiful wooden boxes inside the coop, I would definitely lower them from that 36” height to maybe 16-18”. I like to make it real easy for the hens to lay my breakfast! 🍳 The roost being higher at about 36” should discourage them from sleeping in the boxes...
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    Roosting bar “tower”

    Don’t fret, it’s normal for pullets to have some accidents when they first start laying. I would definitely move the nest box out into your run while you get things remodeled in the coop. Give her as much privacy as possible. Maybe staple a piece of fabric to hang down at least halfway over the...
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    Roosting bar “tower”

    I looked at your run photos and it looks fantastic! Your hens must love it!👍 I do have some ideas for your coop. Seems you’re pressed for space, especially floor space. You’ve put a lot of work into your sawhorses and tower stands I know..but, It’s going to be a nightmare to clean floors with...
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    Radiant Barrier Inside of Coop

    Ok..I installed roof/wall outer sheathing with the thin shiny radiant barrier covering facing the inside of my coop. Then I stretched 6 foot-1” poultry fence onto the inside of my studs to keep the hens from pecking at it. 18 months later and it’s working great. Pic below.
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    I'm so old I Remember when:

    I remember collecting used soda bottles and selling them for 3 cents each to buy penny candy (Mary Jane’s) and 5 cent Snickers bars.
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    Automatic coop doors: I'd love your input

    Thanks for the tip..I wish i had thought of that..Mine has been installed for only a couple weeks.I find that it always closes eventually after 2-3 tries. I really don’t want to do the reinstall but i may have to when i return from vacation. My neighbor will be checking on them while i’m gone. 🤞
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    Automatic coop doors: I'd love your input

    I was gifted this door by my brother. He saw it at the local Bargain Bins and picked it up for $6 i think. I installed it this week cause we’re going away for 10 days and it’ll give my 14 hens some freedom to be in the fenced run all day. It has a pinch proof feature and it’s solar powered. The...
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    Pullets no longer laying in nesting boxes

    I have been told by more experienced farmers than myself that hens prefer a nesting box that is elevated about 18 inches or so, with a landing at the entrance for access and regress. I have both wooden and metal boxes. My hens prefer the metal ones for some unknown reason. This is my fourth...
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    Help! My chickens has a hole in her head

    Ewwww! 😳
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    New to this, happy to find this forum!

    :welcome I have found the folks here to be friendly and helpful! Welcome!:frow
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    Ended 12th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!

    Showing off my new feathers! Best pose!
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 04-16-21 Pic by Chookchicken

    I feel so small.
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    She just laid an egg without shell in front of me, do I need to be worried?

    Thank you, and YES I agree about the new thread.😬 So..I will be brief. I viewed the links you sent. Thank you so much for this info. No more DE for my ladies! Whew! 😷👍🏻 :celebrate
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    She just laid an egg without shell in front of me, do I need to be worried?

    Hi @EggSighted4Life ! :frow Yes I am enjoying BYC. I had my One year Anniversary here this week. Enjoyed reading your response.:thumbsup I have 3 Buff Orps, 2 RIR’s, 1 Giant Jersey Black, and 4 Barred Plymouth Rocks. All are over 2 years and have been laying since 4 months old. They all get...
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