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    mystery hen ~ any ideas on breed?

    I thought this whole time she was a true blue but the breeder said def not - her eggs are dark chocolate brown and she is very very vocal. Thanks for the input!
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    mystery hen ~ any ideas on breed?

    Can
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    Old hen looking bullied

    I'm is Southern US.. I never saw her molt from the neck down but that'd be great if thats what is going on.. I will continue to watch for signs. They're all on an organic layer feed with high protein even though she doesn't lay eggs regularly anymore. Keeping an eye for now! Thanks
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    Old hen looking bullied

    They are in a 8x10 coop to sleep, then a 30'x30' run until the afternoon when I let them into the yard 1+acre to free-range. She has never in 7 years had this problem, I don't know where or who I would separate.. Thanks!!
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    Old hen looking bullied

    I have 3 hens, two 4 year olds, and one 7 year old.. My old hen was always the ruler of the roost. The last few days, I have noticed she has a bunch of feathers missing from around the top of her neck.. Like a pretty big bald spot. My younger barred rock has always bullied the one her age...
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    Why have chickens?

    I have a pre vet student that absolutely loves the experience of keeping 11 chickens, 1 rabbit and 2 pit bulls! Maybe have a look at your local vet school and put up notices.. We went to New Zealand (my husband is from there) for 3 weeks and I was a wreck... but she did a great job! Def check...
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    two pullets the same age looking very different

    thanks so much..that's what I was hoping but they look SO different, it made me nervous!
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    two pullets the same age looking very different

    Here are some (not great) pics of what I think are exchequer leghorns. They are both about 18 weeks old but Lucy has developed a large floppy comb and ethel, still very small. They are from mcmurrarys "rainbow layer" assortment and I have had them since they were a day old. Do they mature at...
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    2 new questions

    Ok, you sold me! hehe. I have 2 really white pullets as well, prob leghorns too! I should post some pics of the rest of the girls just to figure exactly what I have!
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    2 new questions

    that's fine by me.. they are really pets for me and have no idea what I will do with a dozen eggs a day anyhow! She is really pretty..but why do they lay white eggs when they are from they are from the rainbow layer assortment I wonder? I was hoping for prettier eggs lol!
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    2 new questions

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am so happy no roosters!! (my neighbors prob even more)~ It's so weird how the neck is so fat.. is that usual with an easter egger??? thanks again!
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    2 new questions

    Hi I have 12 week old (God willing) pullets I got as the rainbow layer assortment from McMurrarys as day old chicks.. I am questioning one only because it has a larger comb and wattle than all the others of the same age. I have no idea of the type of many including these two! Any help is...
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    Calling all experts

    Thanks, glad they all look like pullets
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    Calling all experts

    These are a few of the 11 week old chicks I got as day old babies from mcmurrary's. Does anyone have a clue what breeds they may be? Thanks for looking :) Penguin *I have 2 of these Mae West.. the only one like her, feathered legs, big and bold! lol Kiwi, fast and hard to get a...
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    Mcmurrrays rainbow layers at 4 weeks.. any guesses.. just don't say cockerels please!!

    lucy.. shirley.. Mae West has feathered legs!! Tina has thick black legs and two white feathers at the back.. thanks for any investigative skills :)
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