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    Newbie & freaking out.

    I was able to get a hold of my girls tonight as they were just starting to roost. I noticed several things-- I have one who is completely feathered (I am guessing she is the ring master) and although the others have lost feathers, they look healthy, one has a very red bottom but is not...
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    post your chicken coop pictures here!

    The Girls Outside run Ramp to get out to the run Our Hen house! We upcycled our kids playhouse that my hubby & son built together and used a pair of old shutter doors & added screen so they can get natural light during the day. At night, the big door closes for privacy :) The nesting boxes.
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    Newbie & freaking out.

    Thanks @TwoCrows I have read about prolapse but had no idea what I would even be looking for, so your post helps a lot! I, too, thought the loss of feathers could be aggression but I noticed it in my top hen too. We do not have a ladder roosting system. To be honest, they have a small run to...
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    Newbie & freaking out.

    yeah, about. We got them as pullets. They are our first time having chickens.
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    Newbie & freaking out.

    Good Evening! My name is Kristy. We added six Ameraucanas to our family last Aug. They started laying late -- between 5-6 months of age. One of our ladies has a crooked beak and does not lay regularly but she is mom son's favorite! I have been coming to this site for some time to search for...
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