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    The end of egg laying ?

    Hello, I have Orpington hens that I LOVE but they have not layed any eggs in awhile and it seems to be more than just a winter issue. They all will be 4yrs. old on Monday, March 1st. Also how long do Orpintons generally live ? Thank you for your help !
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    Itchy Ducklings

    Hello all ! I have 3, 2 week old Buff ducklings. I have only raised chickens, not ducks and so I am unsure about them. My ducklings seem to be itchy and the more they preen themselves the itchier they seem. Maybe this is normal behavior for ducks but I thought I should ask in case they came...
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    What seems to be the problem ?

    Hello, I am hoping someone might know what is going on with my hen. She is a 1 yr. old Buff Orpinton and has already gone through a partial molt awhile ago. After her feathers came back which seemed to take awhile, she looked very healthy and beautiful and seemed like her usual self again in...
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    Hens or Heat lamps ?

    I was wondering if it would be better to use a hen to keep new chicks warm and safe or use the typical box and heat lamp method ? I have Orpington hens which are all nice but one is especially sweet and likes to nest . I wanted to get maybe three new chicks this Spring and I have been thinking...
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    Not sure about safe insulation

    I was wondering if anyone knew if it is safe, in a nontoxic way, to use roofing paper or something similar to line the inside walls and roof of a raised hen house with for insulation? I live in the mountains with a lot of wind and snow. Thank you for your help. I thought I could also spray the...
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