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    Duplex ok for single chicken?

    If you add a new pullet, new to her and the rest of the flock, it will change her status of being on the bottom of the pecking order. The new pullet will assume that role. Might be a solution for reintroducing her to the rest of the flock along with the new pullet after they have spent time...
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    Roosting outdoors

    No. I prefer they live by the natural rhythm of daylight.
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    Roosting outdoors

    I have 4 hens that will be 3 yrs old this spring. Just in the last week I caught one sleeping next to my back door on top of a plastic trash can after everyone else was in the coop for the night. I herded her back to the coop and closed the door to be sure she stayed in. She, OG, is the smallest...
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    The Moment I’ve Been Waiting For! First Egg!!!

    Have you tried putting fake eggs in the nest. Usually works like a charm! And, congrats on the first egg!
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    Virginia

    That May snow day was quite a sight. We not only had snow, we had sleet, hail, and rain all on the same day. Didn't know about the equinox timing. I use the first ship date from Burpee for live plants to plan the last of winter. Bet they use the equinox for shipping purposes. BTW, it's a earlier...
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    Virginia

    We saw snow in May here last year. Didn't last long but still...
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    Unneutered cats male and female???

    Don't know where you got your information from, but I've personally known a number of cat owners who had neutered females that lived very long lives. Never heard of a vet who suggested otherwise. Vets recommend neutering FOR the health of dogs and cats. Trying to keep them separated will be next...
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    Virginia

    Well, my egg layer quit when we got snow! The girls are spending a lot of time in the coop, but no more eggs. This is the longest I've seen snow stick around since I moved back to VA from FL more than 10 yrs ago. The coldest I've ever seen it too. Calling for -2 Monday night. Don't know about...
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    Virginia

    That sounds like a fun flock!
  10. Susan Dye

    Virginia

    Sex links I can understand, though they are usually at the end of their laying abilities at around three. Had a sex link who layed 360 days out of 365 from the time she started laying. Unfortunately, by the end of her third year she passed from a prolapse.
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    Virginia

    I'm in the Shenandoah Valley and here it is coldest of the cold weather so far and getting even colder this coming week. And, much to my surprise, one of hens started laying again day before yesterday. Got another egg today. The hens are 2 yr old Americanas. They didn't lay last year until Spring.
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    Are all Orpingtons friendly?

    As stated previously, each chicken can be quite different. I had a Buff Orpington who was a total sweetheart and a Lavender Orpington who started out sweet but changed when she moved up the pecking order. The Lavender got so mean she actually grew spurs! Big ones! She terrorized the newest...
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    Hawk attack! What now???

    I recently saw an article that suggested using twine to discourage airborne predators. It can be randomly strung across an open area to disrupt the flight pattern of hawks. If the area isn't too large, it's an inexpensive easy fix. My girls have about 100 ft by 60 ft of open area for free...
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    My Ameraucanas don't know to chicken.

    I thought about that. They know how to use the perch and start off on it. One even sticks with it for a short while after everyone else moves to the ledge. I was kind of hoping getting another hen or two would teach them without stressing them out as much as human interference. Still, might give...
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    My Ameraucanas don't know to chicken.

    I have 4 pullets who will be reaching their maturity in another 3 weeks, so about 19 weeks old. They forage well, eat well, greet me easily, and are quick to put my little miniature poodle in her place if she gets too curious. They do occasionally fly over their fence to do a walk about where...
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