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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Thanks boskelli! I'm definitely trying to get some information together before Wednesday.
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Hi NYers! It's been a very long time since I've been here! I live in Tully, south of Syracuse, for the last three years, and have been able to have a small backyard flock (currently three hens) in accordance with local law. Well, the mayor who was responsible for Tully allowing chickens, has...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    @Lapeerian I wanted to let you know I got my first egg from one of the three pullets I got from you yesterday!
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    Hen self-mutilation??

    The head hen in my flock seems to be pulling her own feathers. Last year, when she was 8 or 9 months old, I noticed that she had pulled the feathers out on her belly, where I couldn't see them unless I picked her up. Some people said she may be going broody, but never did. But in the last two...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I'll rehome one now too, to relieve at least some of the crowding. Well, googling "hen saddle" just pretty much made my night!!
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Thanks Pyxis. I knew there was a certain amount of space they needed, but couldn't remember. I will get on him about the coop extension. I really want to be able to keep 6, but wont do it if they aren't happy. I'm feeling really guilty now that I've noticed the one missing some feathers...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Yes, they always have feed and water. Right now they are all getting starter/grower because of the younger ones, with egg shells and/or oyster shells free choice for the egg layers. The coop is small, maybe 4.5' x 4.5' x 4.5', but there are two roosting bars and more than enough space for the...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I need some help or advice please... I have four hens who are somewhere around 18 months old, I've had them since chicks. This spring I added 3 beautiful chicks who are about 4.5 months old at this point. Three eggs in two weeks have been broken. They aren't eaten, but there's a hole in them...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Bad year for the veggie garden for sure. Of close to 20 winter squash plants I have seen 3 or 4 female flowers. None have taken so far. Barely any zucchini either, two from each plant so far. Tomatoes are looking good, but the rabbits ate most everything else, so it's either way behind (peppers...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I noticed a month or so ago that my head chicken, Bandit, had some "curly" feathers on her chest. Some days she would have a few, some days none. They are generally around the same place. Then I started noticing she's more skittish and less likely to squat for me than usual. Generally she's the...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Ugh Lapeerian, so sorry :( I have a question about helping my littlest hen. She has been the lowest in the hierarchy always. With the 4 hens it hasn't been a problem, she just waits her turn. But now that my three pullets are catching up to her in size (they are almost 4 months old) I am...
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    Pyxis, I would absolutely call Animal Control. Pigs are so smart, they problem solve, so the more you try to protect the chicken feed, the harder it will work to get to it, now that it's found it.
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    I know that Oregano Essential oil has awesome antibiotic properties for humans, so I wouldn't hesitate to try it on other creatures too.
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    They are a cross, I believe Wyandotte and EE :)
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    NY chicken lover!!!!

    These girls are about 3 months now, and getting so pretty! I'm excited that one has grey feathers coming in! Thanks @Lapeerian!
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