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    The Sussex thread!

    Make sure they are getting enough light 16-20 hours a day. A light bulb with timer works well. Decide how many hours you are going to have the light on then dont change it. As a treat mix 1 cup of crumbles or pellets with .5 cup of yogurt and some water and heat for 1 min in microwave. Serve...
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    Still no eggs...

    My understanding is that laying hens require a higher percentage of protein than non laying hens. I mix some plain yogurt and water into their food crumbles and serve it warm in the mornings. Stand back they will come running!
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    The Sussex thread!

    lovely to see a Red Sussex. I have three, who are awesome foragers and lay an egg EVERY day (I keep a light on all night)
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    Still no eggs...

    Your girls might need a light in their coop or house. I found that it was getting dark so early in the evening my egg production was dropping ( getting close to zero). About a week after I put a light in their house I was getting an egg from each hen almost every day. I leave the light on all...
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