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    what did my chicken lay?!

    I have a 2yo easter egger that normally lays pastel green eggs. However, about 3 or 4 months ago, she was sick - for two days she kept straining like she had to poop. She was not egg bound and was fine after about three days. But has not laid an egg since. Today she was in the box looking...
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    Cannibalism

    What would cause 2 year old chickens who never ate their eggs to suddenly start eating ALL of them - like as soon as they are laid? I had 4 eggs get eaten today. I watched for the hen to come out and as soon as she did - I ran to get the egg and it was already gone How do you stop this...
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    should I intervene?

    I have a 2 year old Americana who was fine until this morning. I noticed she's wheezing a little and not moving very fast. As I watched her, she came out of the henhouse and has been squatting in the run. I can see her straining and, as her back is to me, I can see her vent - it looks like...
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    Hen being pecked suddenly

    I have seven chickens, 4 are 13 months, 3 are 12 1/2 months old. They have lived fine with each other for over a year, even through our harsh Eastern winter this past year. Suddenly, yesterday, my Golden Buff started chasing my White Sultan around and pecking at her for no reason. She is the...
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    White Sultan Question

    Hi: I have a white sultan who is 9 weeks. Her feathers on the top of her head are so fluffy that she can't see - they cover her eyes. Is it ok to "trim" them so she can see better? I feel so bad for her! Thanks, Tara
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    Chickens won't come in at night

    We have 7 8 week old chicks. We cut a hole in the side of the shed and built their henhouse in there. The entrance is about chest hight, with a two level ladder to get in. They won't go in at night. There is a light inside, so they can "see". However, they just huddle up in a corner and cry...
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