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    I had 4 hens, getting 3-4 eggs per day, I added 4 more hens. now NO eggs

    Ok, so I had 4 hens laying pretty well. I added 4 more hens, and for 3 days I got 6 eggs a day. NOW I get maybe one a day. WTH is going on? Are they eating them? did they stop laying? the 4 i added are all losing feathers on back side as well, but was told it was bc they were pecking. the man I...
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    Colorado

    Is anyone near the Greeley/evans area on here? Im VERY new at this, and because its -13 right now, I fear I may lose them....I cant stop the water from freezing, so I brought them into my mudroom...which is not heated, but attached to my home, so its only about 40 in there....Which is better...
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    First Time Incubator....Got too hot 1st day :(

    So I don't have a thermometer, and my incubator is homemade out of a tank and a 250watt red heat lamp....Its a 20 gallon tank, in opinion, how far should I have the light from the eggs. Im on day 2...but the first day it got really hot, so I moved it further from lamp just in case. Im super...
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    How to save money on chicken feed?

    Im a little bummed. I thought by buying chickens, building my coop and so forth, down the line we would save on it, or at least be even. I have 3 hens, and 1 rooster. should I be in the hole by owning chickens? I keep getting told, its a hobby, not a money saving, or money earning thing. That we...
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    . Why is only one of my hens laying?

    Sorry guys, more questions. I built an incubator today...Just a 20gallon tank, with a lid, with wire and a 250watt red heat lamp. I only have one egg in there now, and hoping it hatch's, BUT I want tp make sure the chances are great. I know I have to turn it daily, what things should I do to...
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    Colorado

    Hi, Im in the Greeley area, east of Evans. I am a new flock owner with a small flock of 4....Looking for more, so If your near and need to rid of some chicks or hens...please let me know...I have ONE laying so far, and hoping the others will start soon. They are about 7 mo old, and one is about...
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    . Why is only one of my hens laying?

    Even is they are the same age? Also why wont the hen sit on it? I want to hatch a few
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    Im Ms Drake, new member, new chicken owner...

    ty all, I got a question...My chicken JUST started laying, First egg on thanksgiving day....She wont sit on it...How do I make her?
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    Im Ms Drake, new member, new chicken owner...

    Hello, Im a mother of 3 sons, almost wife to my wonderful fiancé, and a newly chicken owner. Ive always wanted chickens, and finally got a coop built and a few hens to start off.
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    . Why is only one of my hens laying?

    So I bought 3 hens and a rooster a month ago. Was told my rooster and 2 hens were 6mo old, and other hen was 4mo. old. Don't know breed, 2 are red, 1 solid white, and rooster black and white.... On thanksgiving I got my first egg, every say since as well. I have 3 hens...Why is only one laying?
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