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    bullied hen is staying in the nest

    Sorry, she's 3 years old so the broodiness is a surprise.
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    bullied hen is staying in the nest

    Hi There I suppose it's possible she's broody. She's 2 years old and has never been broody before and it seems like a weird time of year for it but the thought has occurred to me. She is making the broody sound that another one of ours has made in the past when on the nest while broody. She is...
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    bullied hen is staying in the nest

    Hello 5 days ago, my Easter Egger was pounced on and pecked on the head severely by our Australorp. Ever since then she has stayed in the nesting box. If we try to take her out she gets very agitated and tries to get back in and away from the other chickens. Today we took the meany out and the...
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    time of year to start with chicks?

    Thanks! We are in Massachusetts, outside of Boston.
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    time of year to start with chicks?

    We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first chicks in early September (we will be away most of the summer which is why we are waiting). We just heard that that time of year is not ideal for starting chicks, something to do with their molting cycle. Any thoughts on this? Will late...
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