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  1. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

  2. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Bullseye! Granted I now only have 1 egg she’s sitting on but maybe I’ll get a chick out of it. Thanks again!
  3. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Good idea! Thanks again so much! More to try. Stay tuned 🤗
  4. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Oh thank you so much! Yes to all! I’ll try to open one of her eggs to see if fertile. Will be getting some fake eggs to use instead of her old ones. Really appreciate the advice! Thank you!
  5. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    If she lays more eggs and wants to continue I might. I checked her eggs yesterday, there are only 2 - which I though strange anyway, shouldn't she have more?? And will she keep laying after she begins to sit? - anyway, I checked the 2 eggs she has been sitting on and it didn't look like anything...
  6. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Thank you so much! I put an egg in another nesting box and my new hen went right in and laid an egg! YAY! Really appreciate the advice! Will have to see if I get a chick someday. :)
  7. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Thank you @igorsMistress ! Such a crazy spring for all! Yes, 1 roo, 2 hens. I haven't noticed him trying to mate at all, though I don't have eyes on them 24/7. I think it would be nice to have her hatch a few chicks but want what's best for their health, and I'm enjoying my eggs. :) Just...
  8. TJKeller

    New Hen in the House

    Hello! About 3 months ago my hen who is about 9 months old stopped laying her usual 1 egg a day. Wanting to increase my flock, (I had one hen & 1 rooster) I acquired another year old hen who was already laying. Within the month I’ve had the new hen my existing hen started laying again and I got...
  9. TJKeller

    Loose, Smelly Chick Stools

    Thanks all! @thecrumbler I did give a fluffy, crusty butt bath to one of them. She seemed to fare well and definitely happier being cleaned up. Don't blame her! Thanks again!
  10. TJKeller

    Loose, Smelly Chick Stools

    @thecrumbler Thank you so much for your response! They are definitely perky and eating and drinking. I'll look for it to clear. Sincere appreciation, TJ
  11. TJKeller

    Loose, Smelly Chick Stools

    Hello - I have new baby chicks which have only been home with me for 2 days, guessing they are only about 4 or 5 days old, 2 Rhode Island Reds, a Wyandotte, an Australorp and an Ameracuna. I am feeding them Manna Pro Medicated Chick Starter and a few of them are getting loose, smelly stools...
  12. TJKeller

    New Chicky Momma

    Thank you all so very much for your welcome, encouragement and great advice, it is greatly appreciated! I'm learning so much already. :-) @Chicken Girl1 Thanks so much for the article on dogs and chickens. I haven't read in its entirety yet, but hoping it will help as both the dog and the...
  13. TJKeller

    New Chicky Momma

    Hello from Nebraska! I just spent a successful overnight with my 5 new chicks I purchased for laying purposes. 2 Rhode Island Reds, a Wyandotte, an Australorp and an Ameracuna, which I am VERY excited to see the eggs from that one! Everyone made it through the night, though my Welsh Terrier...
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