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About 5 AM I heard screams coming from the chicken coop. I've had four hens for about six months without any problems and then last night the terrible screams. I ran out and found three OK but very stressed but no damgage. It took me a few minuetes to find the fourth, but she was up and walking...

Well, she is removed from the nest now and has dug a new hole to lie down in. I have put food (layer pellets) and water next to her but she doesn't seem enticed. How long does broodyness last?

Hello...I am a newbie and have very little experience with my four Rhode Island Red hens. All has been going well for about eight weeks. Two days ago I noticed almost no egg production and then yesterday a very tiny egg in the nest when I removed the one hen from the nest. When I removed her...

My four Rhode Island Reds share a large area with my flemish rabbit. The rabbit has his own house (much like a dog house) and in it he has a large dog bowl full of rabbit pellets. When the hens are out of their pen and roaming about, they head straight for the rabbits food. Any harm in...

Just got my new egloo and would like to get started right away. If you have any laying hens for sale, I would like four.