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    New Mama Hen won't eat-gives her food to the chicks

    Even though she throws a lot of food for the chicks, she always ingests a little. She will be just fine.
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    Egg laying issue

    She is stressed, and needs a nest box that makes her feel safer. Try raising the nest box, or turning it away from my doorway or window so it feels safer. Sometimes a simple round trashcan or 5 gallon bucket makes them happier.
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    How to prevent an aggressive cockerel

    This is an ongoing problem that is risky with any male pet. I see this problem with turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, and even goats. You cannot hand feed a male animal and expect it not to become aggressive as it becomes sexually mature and older. I do not allow anybody to hand feed any of my...
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    Laying an egg without a shell?

    The largest reason for soft shelled eggs is a lack of calcium in the diet. My first question would be are the chickens being fed a layer ration or some sort or grain. A layer ration is high in calcium which helps prevent this problem. You can also buy Oystershell, which will also help reduce a...
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    Do I need a coop light to help with egglaying?

    Just keep plenty of water, and very little stress, and they will lay just fine. The big thing to watch for, just to make sure you don't have chickens that start eating eggs, as your production really is difficult to account for.
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    Getting close to that time (Egg laying age)

    Don't overthink this, chickens are very smart animals and tend to want to find a safe area for their eggs to be laid in. The whole reason they choose nest boxes is they feel safe. If you have a problem with them choosing a nest box to lay in, it's indicative of a situation where they don't feel...
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    Where is the nest??

    Follow her to her nest. For some fun go to the feed store and Buy a baby chick. Put it under her at night and in the morning she will likely raise it as if it was her own. It's also a great way to bring her home and not turn her into Fox food.
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    Hens not laying

    Try g try gathering eggs three times a day. It appears to me you may have some chickens that eat eggs.
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    Chickens first eggs!

    Gd91 some breeds will wait the winter out before laying. You can have a light on in their coop to stimulate laying.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    This is pretty true, but with time and patience the instincts come. I have had hens set on a clutch and have poor results. The second time they do better. For instance we have a brahma who is sitting again. Her first clutch of eggs were all broken by day 21. We'll see how round two goes.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    I really appreciate your time and input. The only thing I would recommend to you for your situation is purchasing fertile eggs and put them under your silkie after you are certain she has gone broody. If coaxed with food and water in the nestbox a hen will set for about 25 days before leaving...
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    I hope these comments help.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    I use electricity for incubation
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    Another hen hatched a clutch yesterday. I sure wish my grandfather was still alive. They had a system down. Of course there are no pictures to fall back on. I'd like to see a full production system that self sufficient farmers used for chicken production without electricity.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    I I hear that. I'm working on a better system that will deter the predation.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    Fox took one mom hen and four chicks this morning. Kind of a bummer.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    I absolutely agree. I also think that allowing hens raise their young prolongs their egg laying abilities. Not to mention they are more content.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    T hat dream isn't too far off. I developed a formula with a nutritionist for our calves and the grain elevator mixes it for me three tons at a time. Work on establishing your market. It's easy to get a custom made feed.
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    Broody Hen vs artificial incubation

    T No, you're not alone. And I couldn't agree more. :) I bet you'll be able to sell you hen-raised birds, and I bet people will be converted the minute they see the difference. [/quoteThanks for the support.
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