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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    here's my baby's
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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    guess I have labled the chickens wrong..My DL who gave me the parent chickens informed me they are serama chickens and are full stock. I'm posting this picture if it works
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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    What a beautiful supprise this morning..Was feeding the goats and chickens..noticed the Samatra hen was feding and off her nest..The nest contained egg shells..looked aroung their small area..and six fur balls the size of a quarter were running through the weeds towards their mom.. makes me...
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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    Well momma chicken solved this for me..she started sitting about two days now..looks like some newbe's around July 18th.. if they're half as cute as the parents, I'll post some pictures..thanks for the good advice...Ed
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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    Have a beautiful pair, a gift from my son and DIL. the hen has layed 7 eggs..They are in a six foot by six foot inclosure..she has picked a secluded spot to accumulate her eggs. to this point she has not started sitting on them, but is very protective of them..I would love to see her hatch...
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    free bird or not free bird

    Have let my flock run free for months now..but it's time for them lil buggers to start laying eggs..they all roost in the coop. and 4 older hens lay eggs there..will the newbees also lay there..and if not how do I get my girls to deposit in the right place. thanks for any advice Ed
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    newbee's won't leave brood box

    Quote: After so much time that is their home..... Time for an eviction notice. Good luck with the hand! i thought they would become part of the flock on their own..but i guess i made them to comfortable..later ed
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    newbee's won't leave brood box

    had hand surgery so this will be short. brood box is in the coop.2ft deep, 2ft high, 8 ft wide..newbee's are several months old..but stay in the uncovered brooder..should i move food and water to coop floor, to incourage some movement..thanks for any replies
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    can I feed grits to my chickens..uncooked

    I thank you all so much..just comitted to buy 300lbs..for21.00..it was a close out at a local store.. Again I thank you alll much...Ed
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    can I feed grits to my chickens..uncooked

    I have a shot at getting a lot of grits for 3.50 for 50 lbs..my neighbor/mentor/hazels uncle..says its just like feeding corn..just mix it with the laying mash.. need to know ASAP so I can make the deal..Thanks for any replies...Ed
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    In the house girls...

    wondering if I remove feed in the morning..then repolace it in the evening,,will that incourage the girls to go in the hen house. Or do they just like me picking them up and setting them inside.. thanks for any input..Ed Make the best of what we yet shall spend before we too into the dust...
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    introduced my hens to their new home..how do I get them to go in

    Thanks for the reply..The group was kept in aa large cage, now introducing them to a very large yard. love them birds, they are a chore...
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    introduced my hens to their new home..how do I get them to go in

    I,m starting by keeping the girls in 24/7 a few days..after that will they start using the coop..any suggestions
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    lost two hens same cause

    Both hens had their inerts pulled out, saw the one, looked like a canable feast in the coop..both hens were younger by 6 weeks of the flock..signs of pecking on back.. really agressive rosters. really take the fun out this..Old Hippy
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