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    Hello from chicken owner in France

    Hi, I'm a returning member. I joined up when I first got chickens 8 years ago. Only two of the original flock are left, and I'm planning to raise local rare breeds this time. I have three new mixed-breed heritage hens, one of whom I hope will go broody this spring, so I can give her some...
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    Expanding flock accommodation

    I have a great flock of chickens that live comfortably in a converted bike shed but I'd love to raise some chicks and don't want to overstock the shed. So I'd like to move them to a barn nearby but don't know how I could train them to recognise the new home. Or would the chicks go to bed in the...
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    Older hen and pullet fighting for nest box

    I'd be really grateful for your opinions as I'm very worried about my hens. I have one older hen and 9 pullets. One of the pullets has started laying. They both go in the same next box although there is a choice of three. They argue over it the larger hen pecked the younger's crest, drawing...
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    Pale and drooping comb

    Hello. I have recently been given two mature hens - one is laying but the other is not and she has a pink floppy comb. She looks healthy in every other way. However, she does visit the nesting box quite frequently but never lays an egg. Does a pale comb indicate poor health generally or is it...
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