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    Smaller Eggs than I was expecting

    I have RIRs and they have been laying for about 4 months now. The eggs are smaller than I was expecting. They barely reach 2 oz; sometimes they don't. Could this be a vitamin/mineral deficiency? They are fed Organic Layer free choice as well as Oyster Shell, Free-choice. They also get our...
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    Poulin Grains - Organic Layer Mash

    Does anyone have any experience using Poulin Grains' Organic Layer Mash? I am looking for reviews on this product. Thanks Jim
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    High Wind Dangers

    Has anyone ever worried about their coop blowing over in high winds? I have a movable coop (not willing to keep it in one place) about 4x8x4. http://www.henspa.com/Henspa%20Features.htm We can sometimes get sustained winds during a storm of 40mph with guests to 60+mph. The coop weighs about...
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    What do I have?

    I move my Coop & Run weekly. Every time I move it, the next morning, I have a hole, about 6 inches away from the coop, about 2-3 inches wide. It tunnels into the coop and inside, I have a mound of loose dirt. I thought it was a mouse, but I think the hole is too large and I am not sure they...
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    Mice... or something

    I have been seeing two small holes on the outside of the coup. Maybe 3 inches across. I assume they are mice but maybe not. The chickens seem to be fine. I see some droppings in the coupe that are small and round. I guess they are going after my feed. The coup has an attached run with...
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    Cold Tonight in NY

    I have 6 Chickens and they are 8 weeks old. 3 EEs and 3 RIR. They have been outside for the last 2 weeks with temps dipping to mid to low 40s. I have not seen any issues. However, tonight the low are supposed to be in the mid 20s. Temps are supposed to normalize tomorrow. The coop has good...
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    Temps INSIDE the Coop

    I have a remote thermometer inside my coop. I have noticed that the outside temp could be a comfortable 80 degrees but inside my coop it would be 100. My hens are not laying yet, much too young, but I am thinking ahead to next summer. If it is too hot inside the coop where the nesting boxes...
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    Salmonella for Mt Healthy Hatchery

    Does anyone know for certain what hatchery supplies chicks for My Pet Chicken? http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/live-poultry-05-12/index.html
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    Huddling or Cuddling?

    O.k., I have read on here numerous times that the chicks will self regulate... If they are huddled under the light they are too cold; if they spread out away from the light they are too hot... But what about when the huddle AWAY from the light. Are my chicks just not very smart or is this...
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    New York Hatchery

    I am looking for a Hatchery in the NY/CT area. Preferably, south of Albany. Anyone know of any?
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    Hatchery in NY

    Does anyone know of a Hatchery in the NY (South of Albany) or CT area? Not mail order, I would like to pick them up. I ordered my first group from MyPetChicken. I get them in 2 weeks. I thought they were shipping from CT. Found that the Hatchery is actually in OH. I am very nervous about...
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    "Red Eyes"

    Do those bilinking red "Eyes" actually work? Has anyone used them? http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/chickens/Solar-Nite-Eyes-p834.aspx -or- http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Guard-NG-001-Predator-Control/dp/B0014FGT8C/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1344536094&sr=8-7&keywords=critter+control
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    Brooding in a Playpen

    Can I brood my chickens in a child's old Playpen? It seems like a good idea in theory, but wanted to run the questions my the members here.
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    HenSpa

    Does anyone out there have a HenSpa? I have a few questions before I begin using mine.
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    Chicken Tractor Question

    I am thinking of building a chicken tractor. I was considering putting fencing on the floor. This way when I want to move it, I can pick it up with the chickens inside. Good idea or bad idea? This is my first time and my 6 day olds don't arrive until 8/21. I know I have plenty of time...
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    Do the eggs freeze?

    I am sure this is a silly question. I am new so please bear with me :) Do the eggs freeze in the winter? If so are they ruined? If the hens lay in the evening and they are not collected until morning I would imagine they must. Right?
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    New Chicks in Dutchess County, NY

    I am brand new at this and we are expecting 6 new chicks on Aug 21. 3 Easter Eggers and 3 Rhode Island Reds, I live in Dutchess County, NY about 90 min North of NYC. Approximately when will the chicks be old enough to be outside here? Thanks
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