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    Are my hens on strike? Stopped laying

    Thanks! They haven't laid for about 3 months so it's a long siesta in my opinion. I am well aware of the need to produce new feathers and the time it takes to do that as well as the fact that laying stops for this process. All four hens stopped laying for a time however one is laying and has...
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    Are my hens on strike? Stopped laying

    Thanks! They haven't laid for about 3 months so it's a long siesta in my opinion. I am well aware of the need to produce new feathers and the time it takes to do that as well as the fact that laying stops for this process. All four hens stopped laying for a time however one is laying and has...
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    Are my hens on strike? Stopped laying

    I have 4 hens. (1) Buff Orpington who is about 2.5 years old, (1) Silver Laced Wyandotte also 2.5 years old, (1) Golden Wyandotte that will be 2 in May and (1) Brown Leghorn who also will be 2 in May. All of the girls have been laying fine - all summer long I had more eggs than I could handle...
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    Wondering if I have a rooster?

    He's got a nice tall comb - the boys comb is always very upright and proud - the hens flop over to the side
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    Best chicken's for a brand new, "Back Yard Breeder"

    I was new until a year ago when I started my small flock. Did the same as you with the research - coop size, flock size, area that they can enjoy outside of the coop, feed, water supply, feeders, medicines, potential issues etc etc. I decided on a Buff Orpington, a Silver laced Wyandotte and...
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    ***Best Chicken Contest!*** ENDS 1/6/2014

    Name;Samson Breed: Rhode Island Red Age: About 5 months Gender: Female Category: Best Hen Name ;RC Breed: Rhode island Red Age: Around 5 months Gender: Male Category: Best rooster
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    ***Best Chicken Contest!*** ENDS 1/6/2014

    Name - Honey Breed Buff Orpington Age - at the time of photo - 4 months - now 9months Gender - Hen Category - Best Hen Name:Goldie Breed: Golden Laced Wyandotte Age - Week or two - now 8 months Gender - Hen Category - Best Chick
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    ***Best Chicken Contest!*** ENDS 1/6/2014

    Good looking couple - are you breeding them?
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    State a fact about yourself!

    I have 4 chickens, 2 kittens, 1 hermit crab and 2 children. I love dolphins and would love to have a few more chickens!!!
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    Hen just dropped dead

    I am so sorry to hear this. I lost my one and only RIR a few days ago. She was fine with no signs of any distress. She is also the same age as your RIR. Laying well and very active. My son, unfortunately went out to check for eggs and he came running in saying 'Cinnamon is dead'. I went out and...
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    Thank you to all BYC Members

    I completely agree - as a new chicken owner - I have been able to get all of my newbie questions answered here and love the site. Don't know what I would have done if BYC didn't exist!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
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    Chicken laying inconsistently - soft - regular - double yokes

    No lights and everyone including this gal seem happy. She even comes to me now. She is a bit of a ding bat compared to the other girls, but she is coming around and gets along with everyone. Thank you for the links. I will check them out as well.
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    Chicken laying inconsistently - soft - regular - double yokes

    Thank you for you input! We just expanded their 'free range' zone and dug up some dirt, watered it and up came the worms. The girls were super happy about that!! I also have a compost bin that I frequently dig up big juicy worms and bugs from. I've also started laying wood out flat for a few...
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    Chicken laying inconsistently - soft - regular - double yokes

    I have one Leghorn in my flock that has been laying for about a month now. However, she has had some issues with laying consistent eggs. I have had many soft eggs that are broken by the time I get out to the coop. Usually a day of soft shell , then a day of small but good hard shell, then maybe...
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    Poor girls vent

    I agree with Melissa. This happened to one of my chicks - I just rinsed her little butt off, patted it dry and she was fine from then on. Vaseline is a good hint too. Good Luck to you and your chick. :-)
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