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    Chicks and turkeys with momma hen

    Yes I did
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    Chicks and turkeys with momma hen

    I have a chicken sitting on chicken and turkey eggs. The turkeys will go to a friend in a week or so, but as of right now they are all in the regular coop. Nest is almost ground level and other hens are able to walk right next to them.
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    Chicks and turkeys with momma hen

    First time hatching chickens and turkeys, momma hen is currently sitting on 8 eggs total. She's in the coop nesting box, and my other hens are laying in the other box. Eggs are due to hatch Tuesday, should I leave her and chicks in the coop of be prepared to move them to a different location?
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    *First time broody hen questions*

    First time broody hen mama here and I've got some questions! She's been broody about a week now and I couldn't get her to shake it off, I contacted a friend to see if she'd take some chicks once hatched and she had some turkey eggs she needed to hatch, so we placed them under my hen after 4 days...
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    Poopy eggs!

    One of my laying hens has been giving us poop cover eggs! Like somewhat runny poop speckled all over the eggs. Ive been leaving the eggs unwashed, but am not sure what to do with these eggs! Should I be rinsing them? Brushing off the poop? I don't know! Nesting boxes are clean, I'm doing deep...
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    Are my chickens duds?

    So if the layer feed does contain oyster shells, what should I feed them after they do start laying? I did pick up 20% to add to the feeder so it ups protein some. I've been using the DuMor brand and staying with crumbles.
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    Are my chickens duds?

    update:: I found this beauty this afternoon while cleaning!! I'm guessing it's from my rescued bantam though as she was laying in the dog crate she was living in before she came to live with us!
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    Are my chickens duds?

    I do have a bag of oyster shells but was told not to give it to them until after they were laying, and then the ones that needed it would eat it. I think I'll go grab a bag of 20% and switch back for a bit
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    Are my chickens duds?

    Oops I made a mistake...it's called DuMor grower/finisher feed. Not quite sure the difference between that and layer and it is 15%
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    Are my chickens duds?

    I was told to switch to laying crumble when they were 18 or so weeks old :/ It's my first time having chickens, should I switch back to 20%?? I've got about a half bag of laying left!
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    Are my chickens duds?

    They've been on layer crumble for close to two months now. Protein is 16%. I do try to not over feed snacks, if it's grains not more than 2 handfuls spread out for the 10 of them. Same with fruits/veggies handful of berries at a time (probably like 6/8 total cut up) mostly because the cost is...
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    Are my chickens duds?

    These photos are from a few weeks ago, it's so hard to get a good pic, my barred rock are turning very red
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    Are my chickens duds?

    Good to hear, we do not have a light in the coop so hopefully they will start laying soon, they are more like pets, but some eggs would be nice!
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    Are my chickens duds?

    I have 9 hens that are now 25/26 weeks old. Variety of breeds, barred rocks, buff orpingtons, speckled Sussex.. a couple have had bright red Combs for about 6/8 weeks now. They are eating laying crumble and are offered a variety of free ranging and fruit/veggie snacks each day. Not one egg yet...
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    Hens pecking each other, I've tried everything- im feeling frustrated!

    Yes, I'm not sure what happened there, but she was definitely not in good shape...wound is healed now, although her growth seems to be stunted. They seem to be leaving her alone now though. I guess I'll just have to closely monitor them to see what's really going on. Does anyone use a wifi...
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