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    Why would a mama hen attack her chicks?

    I have had this happen over the past few days. I had 2 broody hens. The first hen hatched 8 chicks and she literally through them out of her nest as soon as they came out of the egg and they all died. Then 4 days later the other hen did the same with the first 2 chicks. Then the next 4 eggs that...
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    Plymouth Barred Rock Story

    Haha! Love it! Yeah I’ve definitely noticed the Plymouth Rock are a very docile and friendly breed. Both hens and roosters let me pay them. Unlike my coronation Sussex which are extremely flighty and on edge. Won’t let me near them.
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    Plymouth Barred Rock Story

    Haha! My thoughts exactly!
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    Plymouth Barred Rock Story

    Hi all. My name is Justin and I’m in Australia. Been a long time chicken holder. Since I was a kid, now 37yo. Never had Plymouth Rock. At what age do these little gems start to lay? I’ve had them 26 weeks now. They are well looked after, pen is cleaned every week, good feed, clean water, clean...
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    barred rock still not laying...........she did today!!!

    I’m not new to having chickens but I am new to Plymouth Rock. Beautiful looking and so docile. I can hand feed them all including the boys. They are now 26 weeks old and still no eggs. Any day now I’m hoping. I suppose we all get a little excited when the new chicks start laying. Lol
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