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    New to chickens

    Another question...I had read that the hen will keep laying until she is happy with the amount of eggs and then start sitting on them. She was sitting for several days and when I went to candle the eggs I noticed that she had layed 2 more. What does this mean? Also, I have to throw away the eggs...
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    New to chickens

    I guess I better go candle some eggs. Do I just remove the old ones that don't look fertilized ( or failed) and throw them away?
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    New to chickens

    Hello All, I have much animal experience but am new to chickens. I was in 4-H and FFA from 3rd-12th grade with Jersey's and Pygmy goats, I also went to open shows. I currently have 2 rescue alpaca's and 2 rescue miniature horses. I have also ran the foster-adoption-rescue program for my local...
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    Chicken Names- whats your chickens name?

    I have 2 children. Tayvin (age 7) and Odyn (age 3). They name our chickens. Odyn names the frizzle with a classic 3 yr. old boy theme. He has quite the knack for it. We have the following: Game Bantam-cochin Rooster- Ekona Game Bantam hen- Bromeliad Game Bantam-cochin hen- Tiny Dancer silver...
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