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    Egg yolks have turned much lighter in color, any ideas why?

    Thank you for your reply Mary. I figured it HAD to be diet-related, but since their diet has not changed, I couldn't figure out what else it could be. That's why I wondered if it could be age related. Unfortunately, I can't allow the chickens to free-range because of the dogs, it's just too much...
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    Egg yolks have turned much lighter in color, any ideas why?

    I have to buy eggs because 3 Silkies obviously can't supply my family with eggs, but we never thought they would, they were bought for their looks and not their egg-laying prowess! :) I have since bought 3 red sex-link hens so that I can up egg production. I always used to notice that whenever...
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    I need help naming my farm

    Well, because my daughter does so much halfway or not very well, I have jokingly told her we should name our place Half-*** Ranch! :) Of course, that doesn't help you much.
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    Integrating new chicks with 6 yr old Silkies

    Thanks all for the info., its been very helpful! :)
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    Integrating new chicks with 6 yr old Silkies

    Thank you both, appreciate the info! :) I do have the one question remaining about whether or not it is likely that once any "new" chickens are bigger than the Silkies, (which would take very little time if I remember correctly how fast chickens grow), will they be likely to bully or beat up...
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    Integrating new chicks with 6 yr old Silkies

    I just joined this forum tonight. So far, I have read so many threads my eyes are tired,and blood-shot, and I am sure this issue is addressed somewhere in this forum, but I cannot find one with circumstances that mirror my own, so at the risk of getting scolded for not reading more, here are my...
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