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    Sick hen

    18 month old Australorp hen. thought it was just part of her molting but she shivers and is losing weight. She lethargic but will move around a bit. I’ve seen her eat and drink, but not much. She prefers the feed mixed with water, like mush. Comb and waddle seem to be “shrinking” and pale in...
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    Drought Tolerant and hen friendly plants

    Hi all! we are in the process of building a chunnel from the run to the garden. just pulled up 3 lantana plants because they wouldn't leave them alone. Want to add some plants or shrubs around the chunnel that the hens will leave alone, provide some shade, and are drought tolerant (I live in...
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    meet our ladies

    Hi! We just got our chicks on Saturday. We have 2 Barred Rock named Lady Grey and Pepper; one Buff Orpington named Daisy; and one R.I. Red named Ruby. They've been chirping away, eating and drinking like crazy. Our cat seems to have already adjusted to our newest pets and is very curious about...
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