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    my chickies are on strike!

    One of my 7 month old Leghorns stopped laying 10 days ago. She seems to be fine, eating and interacting with the flock. I live in California and the weather has been high 80's low 50's. I'm new to this hobby so maybe it is normal.
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    *~*Runner Duck Club*~*

    Crazylyma, How old is Cocoa Puff?
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    Post Pics of your Leghorns

    My girls have been laying for a few months. Yesterday I went out to the coop and one was in the oddest position, standing up with her back against the nesting box wall, pushing like crazy. It sort of made me panic, egg bound ? I thought it might be sort of a "watched pot" thing, so I went in...
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    Chicks from the grab bag?

    "The good news is these hens should be egg-laying machines. How many eggs are they laying?" I get 2 white eggs a day. Great hens
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    Post Pics of your Leghorns

    Do you all think my hens are Leghorns?
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    Chicks from the grab bag?

    Well, howdy neighbor, No, I only got the 4 RIR and the 2 white ones. Did you get any of the Silver laced Cochins? I but those are beautiful birds. Thank you for your time. Janelyn
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    Chicks from the grab bag?

    I went in to Tractor Supply in March to buy my first pullets, how exciting. Well, they have a 6 chick minimum. They had 4 RIR left, but lots of cute balls of fluff in the "grab bag". I picked out 2, one solid white and the other with a small amount of black specks, Salt and Peppa. 6 months...
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    Winter is Coming! Checklists, tips, advice for a newbie

    I live in central California with a few 30 degree nights but mostly lows in the 40's. it looks like I should do nothing??
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    Roost bars and nesting box too close?

    This sort of got off track. Does anyone know about having their roosting bar in with the nesting boxes? Thank you
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    Roost bars and nesting box too close?

    The area I can close up is 6x10 and the run is 400 sq ft. Maybe I don't need to worry about heating???
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    Roost bars and nesting box too close?

    I have not turned on the heat yet, just preparing for winter. I live in central california and it gets down to the 30's a few times but mostly nighttime is 40's. I just started with my chickens this March so lots of new things.
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    Roost bars and nesting box too close?

    My chickens live in a 400 sq ft run. Everything has been going great in the egg laying department for a couple months. Then a week ago I decided, since it will be getting cold soon, to start the hens roosting in an area that would be easy to keep warm. In my case, it is the same area the nesting...
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    Looking for Chicken Hiding Places DIY project info

    Gryeyes I don't read any forum that has anything to do with blood, guts, death or decapatation. So thank you for the warning, but way ahead of you. Have a great day Janelyn
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    Looking for Chicken Hiding Places DIY project info

    Day 3 of the pullets area being open. It is about 3 ft wide and a total of 10 ft long. Now the top is open and an opening on each end. The 3 youngens stick very close to each other, giving the 6 Big Girls a wide birth. I have noticed some loud squawks from the 3, but it is seems like a "oh crap...
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    Looking for Chicken Hiding Places DIY project info

    Ok I'll do that. Thank you
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