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    Older Hens with young hens

    I have 5 black australorps that are 4 & 5 years old. I also have 4 buff Orpingtons that are 1 1/2 years old. For the past 3 weeks I have been getting 1 egg a week. Could the lack of the older birds laying eggs cause the younger ones to not lay?
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    New eight week chicks

    These are my baby Buff Orpingtons at 3 weeks old. They are eight weeks old now fully feathered. I also have 1 Star hen and 6 black Australorps 2 - 3 years old, still laying. I have had the babies in the same coop with the older hens but blocked with chicken wire so they really can't get to...
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    Hens stopped laying for 3 weeks

    My 9 black australorp hens are 3 years old. I have noticed a lot of feathers and I know that means they are molting, but how long does this last. I have not had an egg for 3 weeks. The weather has drastically changed in the last week to below freezing at night. I have put a light on for...
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    New Member

    Hi, I have been raising 10 - 12 chickens for about 3 years. I recently acquired a new young rooster in the last year. My chickens range from 3 years down to just 1 year. I have been getting 6 - 7 eggs daily and I enjoy the girls and my rooster very much. Just recently one of the chickens...
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