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    Introduced 2 new hens - how long will pecking last?

    I have 2 hens (silver laced wyandottes) about 6 months old, and introduced two similar aged hens just this past Monday (about 3 days ago now). I put them in the coop at night and they all seemed okay the next day, but today I've noticed my original 2 are definitely pecking the new ones when...
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    Normal to have downy feathers everywhere in coop and run?

    My chicks are about 13 weeks and my coop and run seem like there are downy feathers EVERYWHERE. Is this normal? They seem fine otherwise, just surprised at the amount they still seem to be losing. When does this usually stop?
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    10 week old chicks and wondering if any experts might have a guess on gender!

    I'm at a loss - thinking the two sliver laced wyandottes are females, but clueless on the silkies. Would love to hear any opinions!
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    Found small patch of wood rot on coop floor - how to fix?

    Thanks! I just assumed I should put water in at night - good to know I don't have to if they are able to get out to it early enough. Coincidentally I just got an automatic door delivered today and need to install it this week - once I do that I'll just leave the water in the run to keep it simple.
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    Found small patch of wood rot on coop floor - how to fix?

    Thanks. Yes, I'm not really doing the deep litter method - I have only 4 hens so it's no big deal to just scoop out the coop daily and when the shavings get low, I just throw an entire new bag in, which I just did recently so it's still pretty deep at the moment.
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    Found small patch of wood rot on coop floor - how to fix?

    My chickens are also only locked in at night when sleeping - it's okay to not provide water overnight?
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    Found small patch of wood rot on coop floor - how to fix?

    Hi all. My coop is raised off the ground by cement blocks, and the floor is unfinished plywood covered by deep shavings. Today I discovered my waterer was leaking, and sure enough when I scraped away the shavings underneath, there was a patch of wood rot. I scraped away the softest wood, and...
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