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    Prolapse.....help me decide what to do

    ok.... how do you even know if they have a prolapsed ????? Even though I lift up my girls and peek at their undersides, I cant tell where anything is down there ! lol
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    Not Sharing Treats?

    What are some good treats for the hens???? I ask the feed store and they dont seem to have any idea...
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    How long can an egg stay good in the coop?

    I am waiting for the same answer.... My girls switched laying spots on me and I just found 10 eggs in the far corner of the yard... are they good???
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    HELP!!! Missing Chicken?! My dogs got at her now shes gone!

    @Schellie: Thank you!!! I have managed to keep a pretty good eye on the group since introducing her and they finally got adjusted (I am new to this, admittedly!!). I am actually not sure of her breed but she is of laying age and I got her from a feed store... Thanks for the advice.
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    HELP!!! Missing Chicken?! My dogs got at her now shes gone!

    Hi there: I have 3 hens, just got the 3rd (Twinkle) a week ago. Not only has she been having a difficult time as the new one in the group but she snuck outta the coop and I let my dogs out! 4 dogs! They were all in a tizzy, chasing her, Im trying to save her and spank them.... one of my dogs...
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    Why are the nests/hen houses in the dark - or R they (supposed to be?)

    Quote: Thank you!!! I might do that to see if that can get Sprinkle to stop laying on the floor.
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    Why are the nests/hen houses in the dark - or R they (supposed to be?)

    Quote: Quote: Which explains why Sprinkle hides behind the nest box and lays her eggs down there! But shes laying on the ground, but whatever floats her boat! lol
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    Los Angeles girl gone country! :) Well sort of... got 2 hens!

    Thank you EVERYONE!!! I appreciate the warm welcome! Im pretty excited and can ALWAYS use all the info and advice you may have to offer!!!
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    Why are the nests/hen houses in the dark - or R they (supposed to be?)

    Ok, I followed directions and many different bits of advice and online articles when I built my chicken coop. Ultimately, I discovered that their nests are off the ground, and somewhat in the dark... Some pics I see of the hen houses look like they are in full darkness... BUT I thought hens only...
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    Los Angeles girl gone country! :) Well sort of... got 2 hens!

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    Los Angeles girl gone country! :) Well sort of... got 2 hens!

    Hi all!!! I am a true pure bred Cali girl but love a balanced life! I moved to Houston and after having a successful garden last summer I thought I would raise organic eggs! I built my own coop, and rescued (bought) 2 hens from a chicken breeder (he was so rough with them and even sawed off...
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