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    I added 5 hens, 6 months old

    I like your ideas. Thank you.
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    I added 5 hens, 6 months old

    Thank you everyone. They are still up in the nesting area. All 5 sleep together on one sude and tge others on the opposite. I have achicken tractor that is 8x4 x 4.5. Everytime they try to come down the ladder. The other girls intimidate them. I'm think of letting them all out early Sunday...
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    I added 5 hens, 6 months old

    I added my new hens at night but two days later and they are still afraid to come down to eat or drink. The three older hens and bantam rooster are down and doesnt appear they are being mean. How long will it take for the new ones to become comfortable? I put food and water up where the new ones...
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    witnessed an egg being laid.

    The hen is about 2 years old. The smell was definitly the egg. I havent gotten one from any of my girls before. I tossed it into the woods, the smell gagged me.
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    witnessed an egg being laid.

    I tossed it. Didnt even bring it in the house. What do you think it means if the next one stinks too?
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    witnessed an egg being laid.

    this morning went to check for eggs and caught my hen in the process. I was so excited but concerned. She pooped a bit and the egg stunk real bad. Is this normal? I have been raisin hens since February so I am learning a lot as I go. Thank you
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    20 week old chicks

    I have been some what hesitant to enlarge my flock (only 4) right now but enjoy them so much, now I want more. My hesitation is that they are dping so well, healthy and happy. I am looking to get 2 more that are 20 weeks old, either barred rock or more sex link. Will they be ok with tge rest of...
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    Intoducing young hens to older ones

    I have 4 hens and looking to purchase 2 aracaunas. They are not laying yet but should be in a few months. Should I keep them all penned for a week or so, and then let them out to free range.
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    Virginia

    I have the same questions. How well do they lay and how much? I am in Appomattox county. Where are you?
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    Cooked my first rooster

    yup, that is how my daddy said to do it. I personally have not tried yet. Very new to raisen chickens. But......I do have plans for some fresh chickens, next year.
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    Virginia

    Are they chicks? I am new to raising chickens and started with full grown hens.
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    Virginia

    Where did you get your Buffs?
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    California - Northern

    Awesome!
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    Virginia

    Cool! Love it here.
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    Show off your Red sex-links!! [[pictures included]] !! (:

    They are sweet hens. Always come runnin when I call em. Nosey lil buggers too.:-)
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