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    Large Blue & Green Eggs

    As AinaWGSD says above: Last spring we ordered 3 Sapphire Jewel chicks from Meyer's. They are now eight months and have been fun from the start (they look like stark white Ameraucanas). Each pullet reliably lays large light- blue eggs 6-7 times a week. You heard that right. They started...
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    Review by 'SituationalLefty' in article 'Cold Weather Poultry Housing and Care'

    Outstanding and comprehensive. This will be my go-to article when I need to remember this kind of information. Like you, I also use seed-starting mats covered with shavings on the floor of the coop and they like to spend time there when they've been outside and their feet are cold from the ice...
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    Review by 'SituationalLefty' in article 'Wholesome home-made chicken feed, without sweat, tears, a calculator, or deep pockets.'

    totally comprehensive about the science of chickens' natural eating instincts and how to meet their needs economically and in a way that is satisfying. So @Perris, I'm guessing retired botanist - ?
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    What made you happy today?

    dawn is coming earlier and the birds are starting to sing
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    Pullet or cockerel?

    I'm also in for pullets rather than cockerels.
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    Question of the Day - Sunday, January 28th, 2024

    French. There are so many places where you can use it. Same for Spanish.
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    What to do when chickens age out of laying?

    When chicken people measure egg-laying capacity, they sometimes talk about "longevity of lay." This means that certain breeds of chickens may be more likely to lay regularly into their 5th, 6th, or 7th years. So if you raise these breeds, you might have better luck getting ladies that will lay...
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    Review by 'SituationalLefty' in article 'Maurice, the Car Chicken Coop'

    Amazing. Michael's ability to improvise and use old stuff is inspiring. I like the "I'd rather be flying" bumper sticker - took me a minute to get it. As did the name "Maurice," which we Americans pronounce differently. I'd love to see some pictures of Michael cutting the car in two - and...
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    hen (not broody or threatened) making sustained growling noise

    Update: by 9 PM last night she was all better. I’m so grateful for this forum. Thanks for all of you who responded.
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    hen (not broody or threatened) making sustained growling noise

    I didn't think of trying to look into her throat. Will do now.
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    hen (not broody or threatened) making sustained growling noise

    I've had her since she was a chick, and the rest of the brood have been with her since day 1. They are 26 weeks and in lay. She has no symptoms of respiratory issues. She's walking around foraging and meanwhile mooing and occasionally giving out a squeak or a hiccup. Interesting that she...
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    hen (not broody or threatened) making sustained growling noise

    Can anyone explain these growling noises? She's not broody, there aren't any threats, she has eaten anything weird today. Thanks for your help.
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    In case you need a laugh this morning 😆…….

    My grandfather used to say "Whistling girls and crowing hens Always come to bad ends." I'm one of those whistling girls, so I'm rooting for your hen. So far I have avoided the bad end thing!
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    brown leghorn laying green eggs?

    Isn't it great when you find out that you get Easter eggs instead of supermarket white?
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    Review by 'SituationalLefty' in article 'Common egg quality problems'

    great comprehensive resource for the site
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