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    Both my chickens are plucking out their breast feathers

    It has gotten much colder here in the last week or so and this coincides with that. Could that be the reason even if they aren't particularly broody?
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    Both my chickens are plucking out their breast feathers

    One seemed kind of broody a couple of weeks ago, but not at all anymore. The other one really hasn't been. They lay and go right back to running around.
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    Both my chickens are plucking out their breast feathers

    Our chickens are both under a year old and have just started plucking their breast feathers. They are eating, drinking, laying. All behaviors are normal. I have checked for mites (as best I know how) and don't see any signs, I have also heard this could be as a result of protein deficiency so...
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    Does Comb Color indicate Egg Laying

    I have noticed this with our chickens as well. Suddenly our one pullet had a large bright red comb and proceeded to lay an egg a day for the last 12 days. Today it is more pale and today she failed to lay.
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    Nipple waterers

    I just installed a nipple watering system yesterday and will start using it after I do a bit more water proofing. Curious if the chickens will just figure it out or if there is something we should/could do to encourage them. I don't want to take away their other supply in case it takes them a...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    My two look just like these. I don't know much about the breed, and had been wondering if the feathered feet was a normal thing as only one of mine has that.
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    New Chicken Owner

    We have had the chickens for 3 weeks now and still no eggs. We believe them to be about 6 months old. Should I be concerned?
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I too have a couple of Marans that I did not hatch that have not begun laying yet. We believe them to be about 24 weeks old. Anxious/ excited for the laying to begin as these are our first chickens.
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    New Chicken Owner

    Hi All from Chico, CA. My husband and I recently got two 4-6 month old Marans. We love watching them adjust to their new home and they seem to be settling in. It's wonderful to have this resource available. Any idea as to when we might expect them to start laying? We have only had them for 4...
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