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    caring for new chicks with mother

    My sweet Iris is brooding on a clutch of eggs in a nesting box about 3 feet above the floor. There is a ladder up to the nesting boxes that the hens use to get to the boxes. When the eggs hatch, what should I do? If I leave them in the box, they will fall out. Do I put them on the floor and...
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    my pullet stopped laying after only 2 eggs!

    My seven month old Marans, Miss Lizzy finally started laying on Easter weekend. I found two large, beautiful dark brown eggs in a secret nest she had made under the nesting boxes on Easter morning. So perfect! Then, on Monday, no egg. Tuesday, zilch. Wedneday, nada. I finally decided she...
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    When will my Marens begin laying?

    My pretty little Marens pullet, Miss Lizzy, is nearly 7 months old, and I have yet to see an egg from her. Does anyone know when she is likely to start laying? Thanks, all! I do enjoy this website! Deborah
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    Unhappy hen, bad roo

    I have 4 seven month old Americaunas--3 pullets ( Goode, Bette, and Bess) and roo, Leroy Brown, along with 8 others of various breeds, including a Marans rooster, Mr. Darcy, who is a real gentleman. They all have been very happy, except for the last week. Leroy Brown is picking on...
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    What are Ameracauna rooster combs supposed to look like?

    I have a beautiful 4 month old Ameracauna roo who has the tiniest comb! It's only slightly bigger than the hens'. Are they supposed to grow as they get older? He already is getting a beautiful tail, but he hasn't started crowing yet.
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