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    Beloved perhaps slightly touched hen ate way too many rocks and afraid she'll die... now what?

    I appear not to have answered this in public. Thought I did. Thank you. I have studied it many times while trying not to be a crybaby and am following these directions. Getting her ready to reintroduce to the flock next week and have reviewed it multiple times. You're a treasure and I am truly...
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    Beloved perhaps slightly touched hen ate way too many rocks and afraid she'll die... now what?

    I love your answer, which is wise and heartfelt. And yes, this precious creature outshines the rest. I just think she is not long for the world. It hurts so damn much. Wasn’t ready for that,
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    Easter Eggers?

    Not an expert, but I can tell you that the three similar ones on the left are Easter eggers. My hens lay eggs shown in the picture below. The hens are charismatic and gorgeous and pretty good natured. Delightful.
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    Baby chick massacre :-(

    Tankueray, you are a remarkable writer.
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    Seattle representing—I may not last long here

    Just warning you, mine is probably the worst introduction you will read on this fine message board. Purchased 10 acres in Microsoft country, just outside of Seattle, this year. It was a 50 year dream. Bought six Easter Egger day-old chicks as soon as I moved in, and fell so hard for them that...
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    Beloved perhaps slightly touched hen ate way too many rocks and afraid she'll die... now what?

    Thanks for an amazing and detailed answer that also made me cry, because I think ours is probably similar to yours with the pica or whatever it is. The remodeling is happening inside our house, not the chicken run, which came first on our list of priorities ;) It is very low-key so tarps aren’t...
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    Beloved perhaps slightly touched hen ate way too many rocks and afraid she'll die... now what?

    We have 5 easter eggers that just turned 6 months old. They have been laying for about 1 month. They live in a 4x8 coop inside of a beautifully built, fortified 30'x6' chicken run, which is enclosed because here in Seattle there are predators every damn where. Patience, the least strong and...
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