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    I need a chicken sweater. I think?

    I have had the same problem with one of mine since March of this year. I knit her a sweater but she HATED it and I found her huddled in the back of the run....very unhappy. Try adding more protein to her diet with yogurt, blood worms, crushed egg shells...it could be a protein deficiency. It may...
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    advice needed for missing chest feathers

    doubtful - she had a full set of feathers for most of the past year.
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    advice needed for missing chest feathers

    My year old hen has been missing feathers in this spot for at least 4 months. Unless another hen is pecking at her in the coop, I see nobody bothering her at all. She is laying normally and no other chickens have this problem. I see no mites. I purchased some 'no-peck- salve at Agway (that's why...
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    Preparing Your Flock & Coop for WINTER

    With regard to water, I'm going to try using a heated stand made from several upside down aluminum casserole dishes with a secured bulb underneath. My galvanized water container should fit well on top. I like the idea of wrapping the run and am planning on putting a spread of hay on the run...
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    No eggs at 22 weeks. Could be MY fault!

    If they are roaming, could they be dropping eggs in the yard? I know of someone where that happens. Recently, they collected over 30 eggs in a yard hunt. Also, our local feed store recommended putting light in the coop (having them get at least 14 hours per day) and BAM...eggs came! The...
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    No eggs at 22 weeks. Could be MY fault!

    Finally....almost 24 weeks for the 1st egg. Now gathering 1 per day from coop. I have 6 ladies.
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    No eggs at 22 weeks. Could be MY fault!

    same here. 22 weeks and no eggs. I've put a hard boiled egg in the nesting box and all they seem to be doing is playing soccer with it. Giving them 100% layer food now with kitchen scraps daily. Come on....I want an omelet.
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    poop tray in coop

    I am going to try using the solid plastic trays that come with flats of flowers. I clipped the short edges together and the whole system simply pulls out for cleaning. They fit nicely under the roost- we'll see how it goes. Two weeks later....working beautifully!
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    need advice on predator protection

    very helpful- thank you.
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    need advice on predator protection

    My husband thinks this is enough to keep predators out, but I do not. Please share your thoughts. There is poultry netting inside the run under the dirt.
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