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    Chickens not laying, at least not like they should.

    No a predator is not steeling eggs. They have shade under the coup for all of them to go, so not sure that is the case here. I haven't seen any molt yet.
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    Chickens not laying, at least not like they should.

    That's an interesting point. The obvious next question is where to get true heritage breeds? I got them as pullets from a local breeder....who is no longer in business and therefore I cannot contact.
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    Chickens not laying, at least not like they should.

    I would say that it's too small for them too, if it were not for them being able to get out during the day. They only go in to lay and at night, so I'm not sure that crowding stress is an issue. Also, aren't heritage breeds supposed to continue their lay for a few years, as opposed to hybrids...
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    Chickens not laying, at least not like they should.

    Let's start with some background. I have a mixed flock totaling 14 (BR's, Buff O's, and Black A's) in south east PA. They are twenty months old. My set-up is a mobile coup which has roosts and nest boxes inside and an electronet surrounding to which they run free in every day. Every three...
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    Where to get RIR chicks---Lancaster, Pa

    I'm looking to get about 15 Rhode Island Red chicks around the first of the new year. Anyone know where I can get them? I live in Lancaster, Pa. Thanks Tim
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