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    Sore hot foot!!!

    Hi, We got back from vacation yesterday and noticed that our lovely big fat marans is limping. Our neighbor did a great job of looking after our girls but hadn't noticed the limp so we don't know how long it's been a problem. I'm guessing she has some kind of infection in the leg or foot...
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    Anyone have a "chickencam"?

    We have at least 2 geeks in the extended family who want us to set up an outside web cam to watch their hens (uncles, aunts, grannies etc. have all adopted one!). Anyone have one set up? Can anyone recommend one? Or have any links to share? Thanks
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    Stupid egg question .......

    Can a hen lay different color eggs? We have adopted 8 different hens from various people, and thought we knew the breeds. 2 easter eggers , a black star, a buff orpington, 2 red stars and most recently 2 cuckoo marans. So where did yesterday's little white egg come from????? Our youngest...
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    heat?

    how cold does it have to get before heat is needed for hens and pullets? draft free coop but open to the cold near the roof for ventilation. we could set up a heat lamp as we already have power to the coop. thanks.
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    When to use heat lamps?

    I was wondering if and when we should use a heat lamp for our 8 girls. It has not been much below freezing yet, but at what point will they suffer from the cold? Their coop is draft free, although it is open near the top for ventilation. Our youngest is 5 months, so they are all a pretty good...
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    Help! Pullet won't get out of nest box....

    Our beloved and very friendly Buff Orpington is getting more and more reluctant to get out of her nest box. This started about four or five days ago. For the first couple of days, she would stay in for an hour or so, with or without laying, but still get out to eat etc. She has laid 2 eggs...
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    Looking for dark egg layers in WA

    Anyone know small scale breeders in WA with dark egg layers, like Barnevelder, Welsummer, or Marans? I only want one or two birds. Thanks
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    What is a good flock size?

    I have 5 - looking to end up with 8 or so. Will they need a rooster? How many hens are too many hens?? Thanks
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