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  1. homegrown

    No eggs

    She is the only blue rock I have left. A fox got the other blue rock. My other chickens are Marans and they lay a chocolate color egg, darker then the brown egg a rock lays.
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    No eggs

    She is 26 weeks old.
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    No eggs

    I have five hens. Four have been laying for almost 2 months now, but one has not laid eggs yet. She appears to be healthy but don't know what is wrong. Is this normal?
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    What is best breed to get?

    I want to thank all of you for your help and suggestions. I dug out old equipment and got everything set up for my new chicks. When I got to the store they had a different breed. ISO's were gone which I wanted to try, but I was able to get 3 mystics marans (which is the 2nd breed I decided to...
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    What is best breed to get?

    Interesting you mentioned these 2. I was leaning toward them, but read that Wyandottes don't get along well with other breeds. Have you found that to be true? Seems to me if they are baby chicks and grow up together they should be OK.
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    What is best breed to get?

    Production and cold hardy
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    What is best breed to get?

    In the past I always had good luck with NH Reds and Barred Rocks. I want to start up a coop again but unable to get these breeds at my local stores. My choices are ISA browns, Jersey Giants, Marans, and Gold Wyandottes. I don't know anything about these breeds. What would be the best choice of...
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    Extended hawk attack and large open wound - what treatment?

    You are doing all the right things. I had a hawk attack on one of my hens and with TLC she is 100% healed and back with the rest of the flock. Feathers are all grown back in and would never know she had a big gash in her back. Your girl will be good as new also.
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    Chicken Limping: Hurt Leg or Foot?

    I have a hen that is limping on her foot. She curls her toes up and limps around. I have been reading about bumble foot and upon examining I don't see a sore, scab, swelling, or discoloration. Am perplexed on what could be wrong. I will try soaking her foot in Epsom salt as you have and see if...
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    Hello from NE Kansas

    Hello Jessica. So glad you are able to find a place to rent and have some of the good things you have been dreaming of. I am a Kansas born and raised girl, had to relocate about 24 years ago, but Kansas will always be home. You do live in a great part of the state. Good luck with your homestead...
  11. homegrown

    Hi

    Welcome, glad you joined. Good luck with your young chicks. This forum will offer you lots of good advise. I've learned a lot since joining.
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    Newbie in New Hampshire

    Welcome from New Hampshire. Glad you came on board. Good luck with your chicks
  13. homegrown

    Hello from NH!

    Hello from New Hampshire. I have 5 Barred Rock and love them. Want to get more this spring. Good luck with your process and hopefully you'll be ready for your own chicks soon.
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    Hi from Delaware

    Welcome, glad you joined. This is a great place, and a lot of nice, informative folks
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    Howdy from Maryland

    Welcome. You've come to the right place. You will find a wealth of information and very helpful folks that will have an answer to any of your questions.
  16. homegrown

    New Member Intro

    welcome, glad to have you on board.
  17. homegrown

    New to the wonderful world of chickens!

    Welcome
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    Newbie from South Dakota

    Welcome from New Hampshire. This forum is so full of information and nice, helpful people. Good luck with your coop.
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    Chicken-less newbie

    welcome, glad you joined us.
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    Hello from WA

    Glad you joined us. Welcome.
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