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    Broody Hen?

    My hens have stopped laying eggs. Our Bantum Hen went broody a couple weeks ago. The other hens slowly stopped laying eggs. After a week of this behavior we placed her in a little cage. She seemed to be acting normal again so she is back in the pen with others. Still no eggs? Is this...
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    Surprise Rooster

    I bought two young almost full grown Rhode Island Reds this past July. I was told they were young hens that would start laying in September. Well, recently one chicken started growing a large single comb and red loose skin thing under it's beak. Yes, I'm new to chickens. Living in our coop...
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    Omega-3 Eggs

    I have heard that adding Flaxseed to chicken feed produces eggs containing slightly more polyunsturated fatty acids. If so, how much Flaxseed do I add to the feed? My husband has health issues that could benefit from this type of egg. New BYC Addict.
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    Bloody looking droppings?

    I had the girls cooped up for a day while my husband & I were out of town. I noticed two stool droppings that looked like blood. Should I be concerned? I'm a very new chicken keeper. We have six grown hens. Four are laying eggs.
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    Is Electric Light Needed?

    I was told that chickens need an electric light in a coop. My coop has two eastward facing windows do I still need a light. Do I keep burning the light all night? I currently have a 15 watt bulb in the coop that is on 24/7.
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    WANTED in NJ! 2 Easter Egg Chickens

    I'd like to add 2 Easter Egg Hens to my new coop in NJ. No chicks please. I would like to my little flock. I will travel to eastern PA to pick up chickens.
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    WANTED in NJ! 2 Easter Egg Chickens

    Starting a coop in Hunterdon County. I'd like to add to my little flock. I'm interested in chickens called Easter Egg Chickens. I now have 4 assorted chickens. No chicks please.
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