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    When to Expect First Eggs of New Year in Middle TN?

    Somehow I am just now seeing your response to this! I apologize for not getting back to you- I thought no one answered! I'm in Montgomery County, so we're practically neighbors. I have 2 Buff Orpingtons and 1 SLW. I should've thought when I posted that would be important info to include. They...
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    When to Expect First Eggs of New Year in Middle TN?

    I didn't want to force my girls to lay through Winter, so I've been eggless for a few months now. Needless to say- I'm dying for my girls to start laying again. I know it won't be anytime super soon, but for those of you near TN and who let your girls lay on their natural schedule, when can I...
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    layer pellets vs. layer crumbles

    Hey guys, I know I'm a little late on this thread, but I came across it while trying to do my own research for layer pellets vs. layer crumbles- deciding what's best for my new layers. Came across this website, which proved pretty informative...
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    Pics of Laying-Ready Hens Anyone?

    Finally got my first egg today!! It was one of my BO's that layed it, and it's just perfect. Just like Christmas morning! I can't wait for more!
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    Pics of Laying-Ready Hens Anyone?

    Lizanne, way to go! I'm so jealous. I wish I could join you in the first egg count. These are also my first chickens ever, so the suspense is killing me. Lizgarf, mine are about 22 weeks also, and mine don't seem quite that developed either. My SLW has a very red comb and large wattle, but my...
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    Pics of Laying-Ready Hens Anyone?

    Finally! Thanks everyone! Theoldchick, thanks so much for the pictures. They actually helped a TON. I thought my girls' combs and wattles were fairly large and red until I realized how large and red they actually get. Unfortunately they may not be as close to laying as I'd hoped :( Anyone else??
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    Pics of Laying-Ready Hens Anyone?

    Hey all, I have 3 girls that are all about 20 weeks old (2 buff orpingtons and 1 SLW), but no eggs yet! I have read a number of other threads describing egg-ready behaviors (squatting, squawking, red comb and wattle, etc.). I have noticed two of my girls "sitting" very low lately, but other...
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    Starter vs. Grower Feed

    Quick question- I know that you start chicks on starter feed and at around 18-20 weeks or so you can move them to layer feed; however, what exactly is the difference in starter and grower feed? I hear a lot of talk about both. My chicks are about 10 weeks old, and I'm about to run out of my...
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    Mulch?

    I've read on some other websites where people have used mulch in the bottom of their coops and/or runs for composting purposes. Basically, turn the mulch (they say it also helps the smell), and eventually just use it for soil or retire it to a compost pile and use it later. I wasn't sure how to...
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    Feed/Water at Night?

    I was wondering if it is necessary to have feed and water available to the chickens inside the coop at night? My feeders are fairly large and really just seem to take up too much room inside the coop that is only built for 3 or 4 chickens (and inevitably end up with poop/pine shavings/etc in...
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    Treating Backyard?

    I have a new golden retriever puppy that even after Frontline and a cap from the Vet is still covered in fleas. I am really in need of treating my backyard, but absolutely cannot do anything that would jeopardize my chickens or even my own health from eating eggs that may have gotten chemicals...
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    I need answers ASAP. Tyson has a huge chicken barn across the street from me, they told me to get r

    Tyson is a very powerful company that sadly can do a lot of things that don't seem fair at all. Watch the documentary Food, Inc. (it's on Netflix) if you want to see some of the sad truths about this terrible company. Regardless of your personal opinions about the documentary, it really does...
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    New to Chicks and chickens!

    I am new to this just like you are, but if you're getting 6 pullets I would personally recommend getting a couple different breeds at least. About a month ago I got my first chicks (2 buff orpingtons and 1 silver laced wyandotte), and while the orpingtons are great (you can't go wrong with them...
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    Opinions please :)

    It will be more like a half floor...they will be able to get up to it and walk around some and there is also a roost. They will definitely be free ranging in the yard the majority of the time when I am home, but they will always have the enclosed area of the coop to roam in except for when they...
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    Left Out Chick

    The dimensions are 3 feet across and about 3.5 feet tall. There are two separate levels, and those dividers can be easily removed (they slide in and out), but I'm just worried it isn't big enough.
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