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    Broody barred rock

    I have a 6 mo old barred rock who recently started to lay n she's now getting more n more broody ev day. She's generally a sweet hen but while gathering eggs she's downright crabby! Is it normal for her to be like this so young?? I have no roo's either by the way. Someone help! ;-). Lol
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    How do I look for mites??

    I've had almost no eggs for 5 days so I assumed it was the heat as this is thier first summer. So, I added a small pool, a 2nd waterer, a coop fan and upped thier favorite treats. Still, no eggs n no one is molting so the only other thing I haven't looked for is mites. They hens are 8 mos old...
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    Chickens vs mangos

    Can my hens have mango cores? I'm assuming yes? They love fruit but I don't give them citrus but I'm not sure if mangos are citrus? Thanks!
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    Special needs thread?

    Does anyone remember the thread started for chickens w special needs? I'm looking for it but can't find it. :-(. Thanks for u help
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    Special needs pets

    Does anyone remember what thread there was that was devoted to special needs animals? I've inherited a 3 wk old pullet that's got a broken leg n the other is a lil deformed but otherwise she's healthy n spunky. Just wondering what other people have tried. Ty!
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    Americana chick w broken leg :-(

    I went to the feed store for more chicken stuff and the owner said he had a 3 wk old Easter egger that had a broken leg but she's healthy n eating well. Her leg is broken on the high joint n is now I think a bit fused that way. She uses her wing to balance herself n is quite spunky. He had her...
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    Do I have a bully for a hen?

    I have 3 very docile golen buffs that are almost 4 mos old. I also have 2 bared rocks and 1 RIR that are about 5 weeks. So I decided to do "play dates" for an hr or so each day to get the big girls used to the chicks. Each time my one hen, who thinks she's a dog- very funny n jumps in ur lap...
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    Cold weather vs. light

    Does anyone know exactly why the chickens slow thier egg production down during the winter mos? Is it because there's less light or because of the lower temps?
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    Can chickens start laying early??

    I have three 3.5 mo old barred rocks hens and one has the very red cheeks and has been acting a lil diff latly. Last night she was doing that odd clucking sound, turning in her box as if she might be getting ready to lay for the first time but she's only 3.5 mos old. Do they start this behavior...
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    Apple cores safe for chickens?

    I have 3 3.5 mo old barred rock hens who seem to really like any n all treats I give but am wondering if the core and seeds are safe to give them.. Any advice on that? Ty! ;-)
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    Superbowl scraps :-)

    Just peeled n cut up numerous veggies for the platter to enjoy during the game. I gave my hens the scraps ( they have never had these before) and they just looked at me as if I was crazy.... Maybe they r waiting on the ranch dip?? Lol
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    Banana peels

    Ive heard chickens love bananas and thier peels. My 3 sex links have yet to Try them. Are the peels safe for them?
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    Are chickens territorial?

    Today a tiny finch was enjoying the scratch grains n my girls chased it off once they saw it, it was funny. Lol
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    When to dust for mites?

    I have 3 3 mo old beautifully feathered golden buffs that have tons of places to dust bathe but is there a certain age to use that 7 and 1 dust for mites? They r held n inspected daily as my 11 yr old is out there if she's not in school and so far they are fine. And do u "have to " do that or is...
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    Georgia

    Good morning my new chicken friends!
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    Are my chickens (3 mon old golden buffs) the only ones not interested on cabbage?

    I was told to hang cabbage peices for them to avoid boredom and my girls are scared of it so I took it down n cut a lil up as a treat outside. They can't stand the stuff... Are they "slow" or just picky??
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    Changed bedding matreials

    I have 11 day old barred rock chick n one RIR. Over 12 hrs they lost tummy n breat down. They were on straw that did get a bit yucky so I've moved them back to a huge plastic pool in guest room. They have light n lots of places to go to regulate heat. They r perky n happy but my question is can...
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    Help, bald 10 day old chicks!

    I have recently purchased 1 rhode island red& 2 barred rocks. They are10 days old and have gone bald on thier tummies, but fine this am. Is this something like mites? I had them in a small box, heat lamp that I move around n plenty of water n food. I moved them to my lg plastic pool n changed...
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