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    What bedding do you use in your coop??

    I use a deep litter method with sand in my coop and straw in the nesting boxes. My run is a combo of what ever yard scraps I have, sand, dirt and straw in the places my girls scratch it to. I am very happy with the sand. I started the sand in the Fall , and just cleaned it for the first time in...
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    My flock will not sleeep in the coop? Help!

    My small flock has been sleeping out side for several months now. At first I thought that they had out grown the coop I had. So we built a large new coop home for them . I took everything out of the run that they could birch on at night, they still decided to sleep on the ground bunched up...
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    19 and a half weeks old and still no eggs :( egg countdown anyone??

    So excited. Came home today from work and found the first of many eggs!!!! Finally!!!!
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    19 and a half weeks old and still no eggs :( egg countdown anyone??

    I have two RIR that are 24 weeks. NO EGGS !! I wonder if the hot temps here in NC are paart of the reason.
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    Review by '' on item 'Rhode Island Red'

    My RIR are 16 weeks old. I was wondering at what age they start to lay. I read they start earlier then other breeds.
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