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    Non-egg laying hen

    Thank you.
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    Non-egg laying hen

    Is there an article here that discusses how to confirm this? How to do this? What to look for?
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    Non-egg laying hen

    Well, I'm sad to say that my Speckled Sussex has passed. I went out yesterday to retrieve our daily egg supply and noticed that she was laying on the ground and kind of panting. It certainly wasn't hot here yesterday so that's what struck me as odd. All the other birds were walking around her...
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    Non-egg laying hen

    Not that I can think of. This is my first experience with chickens but it seems like they have a pretty normal, non-threatening life with nice housing. No dogs, kids or predators bothering them. We talk to them, they get healthy treats a few times a week and they allow me to pet them except for...
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    Non-egg laying hen

    Not a rooster. They finished their molt about 2-2.5 months ago and started laying again. Except for her. They are mostly confined but do forage in the back yard about 1-2x week. There is also supplemental grit and oyster shell available if they want/need it. Plenty of fresh water and egg layer...
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    Non-egg laying hen

    Anyone ever have a hen that never laid an egg? I have 6 hens all different breeds that are 1 yr old. 99% sure it's my Speckled Sussex.
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    What's the deal?

    Hi all! I live in N. GA and have 5 hens 31 weeks old this week. A Barred Rock, Easter Egger, Welsummer, Speckled Sussex and a Gold Laced Wyandotte. 1st egg - Barred Rock at 21 weeks 2nd egg - Welsummer at 24 weeks 3rd egg - Easter Egger at 26 weeks Here's the problem. The Welsummer stopped...
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    My first welsummer eggs!

    Woo Hoo! We got our first Welsummer egg this week too! Mine aren't speckled yet and pretty small too.
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    My first welsummer eggs!

    How many weeks old is she? I've got one that appears to be the next one to lay. Patiently waiting. Mine is almost 24 weeks old.
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    De-icer thoughts...

    The de-icer is 250watts and the extension cord I'm running is a 50'.
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    De-icer thoughts...

    Hey all, I recently purchased a de-icer for my chickens water bucket for the upcoming winter. I was reading the instructions (imagine that!) and it states to not use extension cords which I thought was a little strange but I understand the risk. It does say thought that you can use with a...
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    Another 1st egg post

    Finally! After 21 weeks my Barred Rock finally gave us an egg. Seems a bit on the small side so hopefully they'll get bigger. Now I'm waiting for the Welsummer, Speckled Sussex, Golden Laced Wyandotte & the EE to give up some treats.
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    Coop purchased, now what?

    I was also looking for low maintenance as far as food & water goes. I have (5) 5 mo old hens and the feeder gets filled about 3/4 full and lasts about 2 weeks. The water station also gets filled about 3/4 full and will last a week easily. Now that it's been pretty hot & humid here in GA, I also...
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    Laying time

    So pretty much any time of day.
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    Laying time

    As this is my first go 'round with chickens I was wondering if there is typically a normal egg laying time. Normally first thing in the morning, mid morning, noon, mid day or late day. I'm gonna expect the answers are all over the place but was wondering if any time is more frequent than others.
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