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    Why did most of my flock stopped laying last July?

    In June/July of 2015 most of my flock suddenly stopped laying. At this time it was no where close to the normal Fall time drop in Egg Production I'm used to. The girls were at the following ages back in June 2015: 4 Leghorns (15 mos old) 1 Bantam OE Game Hen (15 mos old) 2 Easter Eggers (11...
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    Anyone ever see a hen skip?

    From spring to fall last year I spent countless hours just watching them. I noticed a few of my Leghorn hens would not run, not walk, but skip when they were happy. I assume happy is the right emotion... Usually they were "happy" after getting treats or stealing food from their sisters. Anyone...
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    ⠀ Rooster Alternative?

    I have a dozen layers and live in the city. We are not allowed to have roosters due to noise ordinance. However, we do have hawks that have tried to attack our hens. Is there a good alternative when it comes to the protection a rooster provides the flock? Thanks, Nick Cook Northeast Ohio
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    Strange Behavior

    Has anyone ever heard of this? I have a brown leghorn 5 months old who is normally very skittish. Today I saw her with her wings up (almost like she was too hot) and frozen in place. She was just standing there like a statue. While I was petting her I realized that she never lets me even...
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    Diatomaceous Earth

    I have read that some tests show that DE (diatomaceous earth) "can be Carcinogenic to humans". Wouldn't that mean it would be equally dangerous to chickens who have sensitive respiratory stems?
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    Skin and Feather problems on rescue chicken

    I picked up a couple hens from someone who couldn't care for them any longer. The Americana hen has missing feathers on her back (possibly from a rooster?). And also missing feathers with what appears to be exposed/missing skin on her neck. I am very much a beginner when it comes to chickens...
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    What kind of birds are these?

    I think the small grayish colored one at the bottom of this pic is an Old English Game hen (bantam). The other brown hens appear to be regular sized and pretty athletic looking. I thought the brown hens were leghorns but now I'm not so sure after seeing pictures of birds like Welsummers and...
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    I need quiet birds here in the city!

    I was thinking silkie chickens. I hear they lay eggs fairly well. any suggestions?
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