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    Same hen keeps getting pecked at by all the others

    With chickens...you never know what's gonna happen! You can only do what you can and hope for the best! Sounds like a little time away may have helped her gain strength and a few feathers. All you can do now is keep an eye on her...and the bullies! They're so cute...and so mean! I find that...
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    Same hen keeps getting pecked at by all the others

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    Is this molting?

    For such 'tough' little birds, EVERYTHING seems to stress them out! Lol. I would figure that once she's comfortable and secure, the eggs will come! But, if her body is trying to grow back feathers, the eggs will go on the back-burner until she's done! A little one-on-one time with some high...
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    Is this molting?

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    tips for introducing your dog to chickens?

    I like your ideas, also! Never thought to use her collar, but it makes perfect sense. I guess, instead of 'mine', we've just used 'leave it'...same idea & very effective. ...but the back-up with her collar, interesting idea! So far, she just lays outside with them and 'protects' them from...
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    tips for introducing your dog to chickens?

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    Should I use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ???

    My girls have an 8'x10' covered run...I don't use it in their coop...just their outside area. Approx 1/3 of that run is their 'dirt pile'. Lol. We live in an area with heavy,clay soil...so,I scrape up some local dirt, purchase bagged (plain) topsoil and all purpose sand from Lowes(not play...
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    Should I use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ???

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    Should I use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ???

    Its just worked over the years...I don't feed it to them cause once it's wet, its useless...but I have used it with success...so just stuck with it, just like the wood ash. It's possible that it's not making a difference...but if it ain't broke, I don't fix it! I've just been lucky with it in...
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    Should I use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH ???

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    My hens are still bare back from the winter

    I have found that chopped,hard boiled eggs + plain low-fat yougurt mixed together is a favorite! I also feed cooked chicken ( I know it sounds awful) and sometimes mix it w/yougurt or some veggies. Dried mealworms will have them doing tricks! Lol. TSC has something called super kibble which is...
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    My hens are still bare back from the winter

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    Is this molting?

    Very possible that she was VERY popular and they ran her ragged! That's why they make saddles for the girls...to prevent over amorous roosters from damaging the 'goods'! Either way...protein will bring those feathers in quicker & she'll be her beautiful self in no time flat!
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    Is this molting?

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    Is this molting?

    ...and don't overlook dried mealworms! They love 'em and they're high in protein...one of my girls favorite snacks!
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