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We have 6 hens, we lost 2 to a predator about 7-8 weeks ago. Since we lost those two the remaining 6 have molted and not laid a single egg. We got them in July 2011, so they are over 2 years old. Is it normal for them to completely stop laying in the winter? And would a light help?

I live in Washington state where it well rains ALL the time. My run is all mud! My husband wants to put down gravel but I read chickens don't like stepping on gravel. I put some shavings down today. Not sure if it will do any good.

We have a large run probably 20'x30'. And of course chickens like to dig so I have a bunch of holes. I have filled them back in and thu dig in the same spot. I almost sprain my ankle walking in there. Should I fill the holes with gravel? They have plenty other spots to dig and free range in the...

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We have two chicks that are about 6 months old. One has not started laying yet but the other has been laying little eggs for about two weeks. Could she be a bantam? Or is she still getting used to egg laying?

I have an Americana who seems to always have softer shells so I have been adding oyster wheels to their food. Today she laid a VERY small egg and there was a yolk and what looked like curdled milk instead of white in the egg. She is about a year old. Any ideas?

I'm not worried about health. All of our hens came from the same very reputable farm. Tomorrow will be one week. They are still picking on the older hen in the morning in the coop before they are let out :(

We had 5 hens and added 1 more hens and 2 pullets. The established flock seems to still be picking on the new hen! It has been 5 days. How long will they keep picking on her?

We only have 1/3 of an acre and my daughter lets them out of the ru. The second she goes outside! I fenced my garden so they can't get in it. And they have their wings clipped too. Everynight they put themselves to bed still

My husband emptied our pond and thought it would be good to feed our hens live goldfish! Are they going to get sick?

Just curious why predawn? I don't get up that early.

Yeha I tihnk that is where I am going to put it. In the coopr up high and on a timer for a couple more hours at night. Spoiled little things

Must pick up! In Tacoma, WA. Brand new, movable, holds up to 4 hens, sets up in minutes!

5 pullets. NO eggs in THREE weeks! I think its time for a light on a timer and extention cord

Two of my pullets are loosing feathers. I see them in the coop but they don't look naked yet. Do they normally molt in winter?