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    Broody hens that are disrupting the flock

    I had 4 Polish hens and 2 red marans. Two of my Polish hens have been broody for about 5 weeks. I have tried to isolate them, but as soon as they are allowed in the coop, they go back to being broody. The other 2 Polish hens quit laying since this happened and one of them became lethagic and...
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    Should I take chickens that are 2 years old?

    Thanks for all the good info!! There is a lot that I didn't consider.
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    Should I take chickens that are 2 years old?

    I have 4 polish chickens that are not good layers. They are 2 years old and they stopped laying in September and probably won't lay until March. I know someone that wants to get rid of 2 chickens that are 2 years old. I was wondering if it's a good idea to take these 2 birds (and hopefully...
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    Can a hen think it's a rooster?

    I am new to chickens. I have 5 polish hens (no roosters) that are about 9 months old. They have been laying for about 3 months now. I often get 3 or 4 eggs a day, but never 5. One of the hens stands on the roost every morning and crows. Is it possible that she thinks she's a rooster? I...
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    Do polish chickens like rain?

    Thank you. I changed the ramp and them seem to like it better. Do your silkies go in the coop when it rains?
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    Do polish chickens like rain?

    I am new to raising chickens. I have 5 polish hens that are about 7 weeks old that have just moved into the outdoor coop. The coop is connected to a run and the chickens have no problem going down the ramp into the run, but they don't seem to have figured out how to go up the ramp into the...
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    New to chickens

    Thanks for all the comments. I'm glad I found this website!
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    New to chickens

    My name is Mary and I am a first time chicken owner. I recently bought 5 polish hens and they are about 4 weeks old now. I have a chicken coop with a secure run. I have been taking the girls out in the run for a few hours at a time. They are happy when I am with them, but seem stressed when...
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