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    new chickens..Sumatra..laying eggs

    Have a beautiful pair, a gift from my son and DIL. the hen has layed 7 eggs..They are in a six foot by six foot inclosure..she has picked a secluded spot to accumulate her eggs. to this point she has not started sitting on them, but is very protective of them..I would love to see her hatch...
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    free bird or not free bird

    Have let my flock run free for months now..but it's time for them lil buggers to start laying eggs..they all roost in the coop. and 4 older hens lay eggs there..will the newbees also lay there..and if not how do I get my girls to deposit in the right place. thanks for any advice Ed
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    newbee's won't leave brood box

    had hand surgery so this will be short. brood box is in the coop.2ft deep, 2ft high, 8 ft wide..newbee's are several months old..but stay in the uncovered brooder..should i move food and water to coop floor, to incourage some movement..thanks for any replies
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    can I feed grits to my chickens..uncooked

    I have a shot at getting a lot of grits for 3.50 for 50 lbs..my neighbor/mentor/hazels uncle..says its just like feeding corn..just mix it with the laying mash.. need to know ASAP so I can make the deal..Thanks for any replies...Ed
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    In the house girls...

    wondering if I remove feed in the morning..then repolace it in the evening,,will that incourage the girls to go in the hen house. Or do they just like me picking them up and setting them inside.. thanks for any input..Ed Make the best of what we yet shall spend before we too into the dust...
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    introduced my hens to their new home..how do I get them to go in

    I,m starting by keeping the girls in 24/7 a few days..after that will they start using the coop..any suggestions
  7. old hippy

    lost two hens same cause

    Both hens had their inerts pulled out, saw the one, looked like a canable feast in the coop..both hens were younger by 6 weeks of the flock..signs of pecking on back.. really agressive rosters. really take the fun out this..Old Hippy
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