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    Added to the flock

    After reading pros and cons of adding chicks to the flock I decided to give it a go. Had 2 black Ausrolorps hens and added 3 silver lace chicks. All is well , no bullying so far. The big girls are extremely docile . Am I out of the woods or will they become more territorial as chicks grow? 6...
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    How can I figure out which chicken is laying

    Thanks, so should this be the approximate # of eggs I should expect. Understand weather and other factors play a role in this. Funny but I get mor Facebook hits on my chicken posts than I do on my children posts! Folks love some chickens Thanks again for input.
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    How can I figure out which chicken is laying

    I have 2 blk. Austrolops and have 13 eggs in 9 days. They or one started laying on the 13th. Also only using one nesting box ? Does this show that the same one is doing laying?
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    My Girls finally laid

    Update since my last post: lost my Red to my rescue pit bull, after 6 mo in harmony without any sense he even knew they were there he decided ,he's a dog they are chickens. Sad but I should not have let them alone for long periods without watching. On the positive side my 7mo old Blk. Austros...
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    New to the Chicken Game

    Thanks for the info!
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    New to the Chicken Game

    So I crushed some oyster shell to almost a powder and placed in coop. The chickens nearly ate all of it 4-5 oz. approx. Is this showing they are calcium Deficient?
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    New to the Chicken Game

    Thanks everyone, who knew chicken lovers were such a kind Krewe ! Been on some fishing forums in which one would get lambasted for rookie questions. Thanks look forward to reading all kinds of good info.
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    New to the Chicken Game

    OK evidently I need some time off to spend with my chickens! I stated I had 3 reds when actually I have 2 black Austrolop and 1 Red. Wow, I'm a rookie! Anyhow this is a pic.
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    Chickens eating fish ?

    I was cleaning some fish and the chickens were "watching" so I threw them a piece . To my surprise they acted as though it was the most delectable treat they've ever had. Any harm with this ? They are very well fed so they are not starving.
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    New to the Chicken Game

    Yes layer feed, 2 months, and I figured the shells would need to be crushed . They were chicks 1 week old in June at least that what I was told. I will switch back to the grower feed for a while.what about lighting, already set up just not clear on benefit/harm Thanks
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    New to the Chicken Game

    Hi I'm Scott from Destrehan ,La. .Here's the story bought 4 Production Reds in June, one turned out to be a roo and was too loud. Long story short 3Reds Hens still no eggs??? Patience or am I doing something wrong? I free range 2-3 days a week and feed pellets also have area in coop with oyster...
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