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    Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

    Thank you so much for reaching out! I miss my chickens! I've dealt with hawks but this last time our neighbor's dog ripped into the chicken coop and killed my last chicken, Milly, who laid the best eggs ever. So sad. Now, my work keeps my husband and me out of town quite a bit, so I guess we...
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    Sounds like a clever idea for a small area. I live on 30 acres and my hen roams on about 1/2 acre. So, that wouldn't work for my situation. That is amazing, though, about you feeling the hawks feathers on your face!! Unbelievable!!
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    Ha, ha, ha, too funny!!
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    Unfortunately, plastic owls do nothing to keep hawks away. If they are hungry and trying to feed their young, they will go after your chickens. That's nature. My last hen, Roxanne, (my avitar) lived for 7 years until she was killed by a hawk in an enclosure, which was actually a dog pen she...
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    Bad Rooster

    Before getting rid of your rooster, I would give him an attitude adjustment. There was an article somewhere on this site where a lady recommended getting a hold of the rooster by cornering him in a coop, holding him securely under your arm, and then take your nail and peck him on the top of the...
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    I had a rooster named Roscoe and 2 hens and I absolutely agree that roosters are awesome at looking after the ladies. While they would peck away he would have his eyes turned to the sky, looking for predators. Sadly, Roscoe gave his life to save the two girls. He was a beautiful Wyandotte...
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    How to Keep Hawks Away?

    Hawks are especially bad in the Spring and are master hunters. I have lost 3 chickens to hawks. My avatar is of my beloved Roxanne I had for 7 years when a hawk killed and ate her within just a few moments, inside a chain-linked 8' X 8' fenced-in area, which she had roamed into through my...
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    Albumen Quality Question

    That's what I'm thinking. Well, at least she's laying eggs with nice strong shells now! "Oyster Strong" works!
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    Albumen Quality Question

    Well, as you know living in Alabama, we're still cutting grass and enjoying "summer!" I believe that's going to change this weekend, though. I've seen poke plants on my property but I don't believe there are any in the area that Millie likes to forage in. I'll have to check that out and find...
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    Albumen Quality Question

    Wow, I thought poke berries were poisonous!
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    Albumen Quality Question

    Yes, I clean and rinse all waterers. I actually have two places where she can get fresh water - in the chicken coop and out by my house when she is free-ranging. Thanks for the reply!
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    Albumen Quality Question

    I'll try that, thanks! What threw me off was how congealed the albumen was. I'm sure the new feed has something to do with it. Purina is supposed to have your chickens laying super duper eggs!
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    Albumen Quality Question

    You're right, they were a bit smaller after the molt! I'll try adding an extra egg. Thanks!
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    Albumen Quality Question

    Thank you! I have been eating them anyway. Plus I love the yolk part of the egg, so I guess the bigger the yolk for me, the better. I haven't bought store eggs in ages! I've had chickens for a number of years, so I am familiar with fresh eggs. I've just never had a hen lay eggs with such a...
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    Albumen Quality Question

    I might add that there is probably an equal amount of egg white to egg yolk!
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