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    Multiple eggs a day then no eggs!

    Do you think the break is because they layed so many the days before?
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    Multiple eggs a day then no eggs!

    Hi all, We have 4 hens, however the other day we had 7 eggs laid, 5 the next and now a day of no eggs at all. The nest was definitely checked regularly so no eggs from previous days. Is this normal? Should we be worried? I've tried looking this up but can't see what the cause could be. I do...
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    Cut on top of beak advice please

    Thanks so much, it doesn't seem to be bothering her but will give it a clean and keep an eye on it. Thanks for the reminder about the chicken wire, that stuffs a nightmare!
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    Cut on top of beak advice please

    Hi there, Our Colombian black has got a cut on the top of her beak. Does this need treating or cleaning in any way or is it best left to heal on its own? This is our first injury since getting the girls 6 months ago. Advice greatly appreciated!
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    First time broody hen

    Hi yes we are trying to break her broodyness, we've been taking her out in the day to put in the tractor on the grass so she doesn't stop the other 3 laying. Thanks for the article, will have a good read of it!
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    First time broody hen

    Hi there, We are new to hen keeping and seem to have our first broody hen. She is around 8 months old. I guess I'm just wondering the best way to manage her. She is in the nest nearly all day unless we move her out, she will then eat and drink for a bit but then go back in. She even started body...
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    Newbie homeschool chook family

    Hi we are a homeschool family who have had our first four hens for 2 months now. Our 12 year old son helped look after a large group of hens at a volunteering project but really wanted his own to look after his own at home. The hens at the project were largely rescue or ex battery and their...
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