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    Adding birds, new nesting/hiding areas? Roof??

    Hi guys. Ive had chickens for 3 years, I started with 8. Now I have 8 Easter Eggers, about 9 weeks. They are in the run with the big girls already just seperated to get used to one another. Theyve been mingling for about a week. Im hoping I can merge them soon. My coop is designed for 15 birds...
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    Specific feather loss

    Update :( One of the girls has gotten pecked so badly she only has two tail feathers at the moment. I separated her in my own little chicken infirmary in my garage hoping to give her space and time to heal before I bring her back to the flock. The good news is she is growing new feather...
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    Specific feather loss

    H! No rooster. I have that run but that’s it. I haven’t found another way to let them safely forage when I’m home since we have high predator activity in the area—we have them all. My concern is that bald spot is appearing in the other chickens as well. Is there a safe way to let them forage...
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    Specific feather loss

    Hi! Thank you for responding! I have oyster shells free choice, no rooster and the layer feed I give them is 16%. Otherwise everyone acts happy and healthy.
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    Specific feather loss

    Hello all I’m new here. I’ve got 8 Dominique’s and am a first time backyard chicken owner. I do everything I can to stay on top of my girls and make sure everyone’s healthy as best I can. I feel as though I have everything covered, good space, dust bath, clean coop etc. But noticed some weird...
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