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    8 week old chicks pecking at 6 week olds

    I have 3 8 week old chicks and just picked up 2 6 week olds. I let them run around the yard for a while initially and the most dominant 8 week-old chased and pecked at them a bit. I put them in the coop run to "sort things out" and the older chicks are still pecking at the younger ones and...
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    Dead hen this afternoon

    This afternoon I heard loud clucking from one of my Silver Laced Wyandottes. I didn't think anything of it as she tends to be the loudest our our 3 hens and does that every once in a while. An hour or so later when I went outside, she was dead in the run - curled up right by the door. She...
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    Floor material for the outdoor run?

    Excuse my ignorance, but what is leaf litter?
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    Weird skin after molting/ very cold weather

    This is a picture of my Easter Egger's back - just by her behind. Anyone know what is going on and if there is anything to do for it?
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    wording for free ranging in an ordinance

    I have successfully convinced my town to create a permanent ordinance (we first had a one year pilot) and they are willing to allow free ranging. I've been asked to help with the wording of that part of the ordinance. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks
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    molting and personality change?!

    My hen just finished her first molt and now she won't come anywhere near me. She used to eat right out of my hand. Is this common?
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    What do I do with my run now that it is winter?

    I have a similar set up - but a bit smaller as I only have 3 hens. I have been putting the wood shavings in the tray underneath the roost in the small coop. The run consists of dirt. Should I be putting something on the floor of the run to keep it warmer? We have a tarp on the run which...
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    Hen sleeping (and pooping) in nesting box

    Since the temperatures dropped a bit (I'm in NJ) my 2 out of 3 of my hens have stopped laying, which I expected, but the one who is still laying eggs has been sleeping, and therefore pooping in the nesting box. Any tips on how to stop this behavior? Thanks!
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    Does the squatting last?

    awesome!
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    Does the squatting last?

    My hens squat now when I get near them (they all recently started laying - they're 22 weeks old). I can then pick them up and put them back in the coop, which makes things so much easier than chasing them around the backyard! Does the squatting behavior continue or once they get more used to...
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    Is this Silver Laced Wyandotte a hen or a rooster?

    She's definitely a hen - laid her first egg today!!!
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    Is this Silver Laced Wyandotte a hen or a rooster?

    woo hoo! Made my night :)
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    Is this Silver Laced Wyandotte a hen or a rooster?

    Will try to get a better picture tomorrow. I also have a video. Thanks!
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    Is this Silver Laced Wyandotte a hen or a rooster?

    This is Zebra, a 21 week old Silver Laced Wynadotte. She/ he is way louder when clucking than my other Silver laced wyandotte who just started laying this week. Also, her comb and wattle are more pronounced. Can anyone tell if this a hen or a rooster? THANKS!
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    Did my hens eat their egg?

    Thanks for the replies. That makes me feel better. Today the girl I suspect laid the first egg, has been in the nest box for almost 20 minutes or so two times with no egg to show for it. Is it normal for them to do that when they first start laying? Thanks again!
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