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    Hens have stopped laying

    Thank you all very much! They have started back up again! I think it was a cold snap we had a few weeks ago. Thank you!
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    Hens have stopped laying

    We haven't had them locked inside the coop without access to the run. They have stayed inside a lot voluntarily though, because of the wind. That might have had something to do with it. Thank you.
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    Hens have stopped laying

    That might be it. We have had some strange weather here lately. Maybe we'll get some more eggs soon. Thank you.
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    Hens have stopped laying

    My 2yr old hens have abruptly stopped laying after quite a few of them had already started laying for the year. We went from getting six eggs a day out of seven hens to absolutely nothing for two weeks. We do free range them, but we've left them locked up in the coop for four days during a cold...
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    We need to invent an effective ANTI-FEATHER-PICKING salve

    My grandfather used to have lots of chickens. He said his mom always put mentholatum on their feathers when the other chickens were picking at them. I am trying it today for the first time. He says it always stopped quick after that.
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    Feeding guinea keets

    Thank you! That helps a lot.
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    Feeding guinea keets

    Ok! Thank you. I was going to put them under my broody hen and let her raise them. Could she eat the gamebird starter too?
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    Feeding guinea keets

    I am considering getting Guinea keets soon and was wondering if I could feed them the regular chick feed. If so, do I need to feed them the medicated feed? Thanks for your help.
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    My hen is lethargic not eating or drinking very much and weird poop

    Sorry, I personally don't have any advice, but one of my Buff Orpington hens is going through what sounds like almost the exact same thing. Our girl, Bertha, is our head hen too and shares the EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. The only difference is that her poop was yellow/orange instead of green. I hope...
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    Sluggish Hen not Eating,

    I have a 1 year old Buff Orp hen who has recently stopped eating much at all and hardly drinks. She barely moves, and when she does she is slow and lethargic. Glancing at her she looks perfectly normal, except that she just stands there. Doesn't scratch, doesn't peck. She also will go and get...
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    Considerations for Keeping a Rooster

    This is a great article!:goodpost: I have also heard that Appenzeller Spizhauben roos are usually docile and tend to take good care of their hens. Have y'all heard anything about them? Thanks for your time!!!
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    2016 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!

    Please click on picture for full quality
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    2016 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!

    If you click on the picture it is a lot more clear. For some reason it doesn't show up as clear as it really is
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    Pecking order

    Bertha isn't the oldest. They're all the same age. I don't think that Lulu is the lowest but she is definitely lower than Bertha! Lulu picks on our EEs all the time. I never thought about Bertha being the head hen. Thats pretty cool I didn't know they did that. Thanks for all your help!
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    What is this chicken thinking?

    Muhahahaha!!!! If My experiment goes according to plan these useless rabbits will soon be beautiful pullets!
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