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    I need help!! Broody hen alert!

    Hi all, I have a broody hen that is so persistent nothing seems to stop her. So much so, shes lost all her feathers from her bottom and chest due to constantly sitting! It seems that i will have to allow her to have chicks. Whats the likelihood of her hatching something? How will my small...
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    This chicken will not leave the nesting box! Please help!

    Thank you for the advise! I have had a look at the link and it states the exact same behaviours that she is displaying. Do they need a cockerel to become broody?
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    Help! Broody chicken worries!

    Okay, so after a false alert I have found out that I just have a broody chicken. I don't mind this, lack of eggs is ok, as long as my hens are healthy I don't mind. (I have six hens, no cockerels.) Being new to chicken keeping I'm not sure what to do next! How long will she be broody for? What...
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    This chicken will not leave the nesting box! Please help!

    Thank you for the advise! I have had a look at the link and it states the exact same behaviours that she is displaying. Do they need a cockerel to become broody?
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    This chicken will not leave the nesting box! Please help!

    I have six hens and they all seem fit and heathy apart from one! For about a week She has just been sitting in the box all day and night and occasionally coming out for food. We've had bad weather recently (strong winds and heavy rain) but the temperature has been quite mild. Shes puffing...
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    How many nesting boxes do I need?

    Hello all! Just a quick question, how many nesting boxes do I need for my six chickens? All of them lay daily however one has recently started laying in the run or around my garden. I have tried putting a fake egg in the box etc but nothing seems to work ! (I have 2 nesting boxes) thanks all
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    How can I take or encourage my chickens to be friendly?

    Thanks for the advise everyone! :D
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    Please help! Why so many feathers in the coop?!

    How long do they usually molt for? :)
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    Please help! Why so many feathers in the coop?!

    I bought them at point of lay 2 months ago, all have been laying regularly but a few have suddenly stopped :/
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    Please help! Why so many feathers in the coop?!

    Would this effect laying? :/
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    Please help! Why so many feathers in the coop?!

    Would this effect laying? :/
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    How can I take or encourage my chickens to be friendly?

    Excellent! Thanks for the advise :D
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    Eggciting news!

    The last few weeks my flock have been lacking on the laying front however... Today I received this massive egg! (Double yolk too!) this definitely makes up for current situation! :D
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