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    infrared bulb

    I have my 11 Red-Rock 41/2 month old pullets in a wooden building that is covered with tar-paper. It is about 8x10. It can go to -20 here in Maine and I want to put an infrared light over their roost for warmth. What size should I get? The roof is low. Also is it okay to leave a regular...
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    How Long Have You Been Raising Chickens? - OLD

    We have always had poultry of different kinds, but my husband or the children tended them. In June I got 12 pullet chicks, one died but the others have thrived and for the first time I am caring for them. I am 84 and will tend the chicks as long as I can. I live in Maine and the winters can...
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    Feeding laying hens.

    Does anyone else find that feeding their laying hens leftovers will slow egg production?
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    New mamber

    Hello, I am a woman in my eighties. I live with my husband who is an invalid. We had a small family farm while our children were growing up. We have cats, a dog, fourteen RIR hens, and a mixed breed rooster. which are now three years old. We always had hens but never did much hatching...
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    Incubating eggs from old hens

    I have 14, Three year old RIR hens and 1 mixed breed rooster. The hens lay very large eggs. Would these be suitable to incubate?
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    Incubating eggs from old hens

    I have 14, 3 year old RIR hens and 1 mixed breed rooster. The hens lay very large eggs. Is is a good idea to try to incubate these eggs? Thanks. Rissa
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    Incubating eggs from old hens

    I have 14, 3 year old RIR hens and 1 mixed breed rooster. The hens lay very large eggs. Is is a good idea to try to incubate these eggs? Thanks. Rissa
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