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    Should nest box for broody hen be on floor or up.

    I have 3 chicken books but not one of them answers this question. If one of my hens goes broody I have a broody coop area in a shed ready. The boxes in my chicken tractor are 18 inches off the floor but I would assume you would take her and her nest box out of the tractor and put it on the...
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    Will I be able to tell the difference between black sex link eggs and buff orpington eggs

    Chick days last tuesday and got 8 black sex link pullets, 3 buff orpington pullets and 2 buff orpinton cockerels. Will end up with just one rooster. Both are considered a dual purpose chicken and wonder how they compare as a meat bird. And would a buff orpington/ black sex link cross be a...
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    Impacted crop with cabbage

    I have read a bunch of posts on this subject but am considering putting this chicken down. My wife threw a bunch of chopped up cabbage in their pen the other day. On Monday noticed this chicken keeping to herself and throwing her head around. I had been keeping an eye on her and brought her...
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    Breeds , flighty birds and wing clipping.

    I have had Barred Rocks for 2 years. I have kept track and have average 3 1/2 eggs a week. I am going to replace them either this year or next and have been looking at different breeds that lay more eggs. There is so much conflicting information out there.. I have searched in the BYC forums...
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    Raising chicks in with my other chickens

    Hi, new to the forum. Been raising barred rocks from a hatchery for 2 years. Started with 10 layers but down to 7 and have a rooster. Several of my hens went broody as soon as they were mature enough but I broke them of it at that time. I am at a point I would like to start replacing some of...
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    Hello from MO

    I am new to this forum but have been raising chickens for 2 years (barred rocks). I have gotten a lot of valuable information from experienced raisers here and want to say many thanks to the people who take the time to help others with raising their birds. I also raise rabbits and am a member...
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