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    First egg!!

    it is exiting isn't it !!........ congrats
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    Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits for Chickens!

    Hello, I had one of my hens develop what I'm sure was vent gleat. All the information I read pointed me to this diagnosis. I brought her into the kitchen sink and with warm water cleaned her bottom. I then cleaned the waterer as well as the feeder to ensure they were clean and mixed up a batch...
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    New member

    From one newbie to another, WELCOME. You'll love this site. Great people, very helpful advice when you need help
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    Free Ranging Question.

    Here's my thoughts. I've got 6 Heritage mix hens, the run is 8x16 with attached coop. We have 1/2 acre fully fenced back yard. We found that grass covered run area was soon pecked virtually to the dirt and poop packed even though the run is cleaned regularly. We decided to put a door on the run...
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    Egg laying slowing down

    Wow, what great information. Thank you for the reply. All your points make perfect sence, will monitor their playing habits. Was even thinking about a putting in a camera viewing the nest boxes to see who is doing what Mind you , that might be over the top lol. Thanks again for your reply
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    Egg laying slowing down

    I searched the yard yesterday, no eggs hidden, was a good idea to check. Thanks
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    Egg laying slowing down

    Hello, I've got 6 heritage mix hens about 6 months old. They started laying may 09, 2020. I was getting 6 eggs per day, occassionaly 5 per day. Averaged 39 per week for several weeks. Now I'm getting 4, 5 occasionaly 6 per day which is a big drop. There feed is the same, weather is good and not...
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    new to byc

    Hello I'm Richard, love this site, find very useful information about my girls. I have 6 heritage mix hens that are 6 months old. They started laying May 09, 2020. We live in the Cariboo in British Columbia, winters are sort of long and can get -40 for short periods. I built a coop that's 4x4x8...
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