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    A couple of problems

    Hi! Problem #1 - One of my hens is/was laying enormous eggs. they have what looks like stress cracks in the shell. When cracked open, the white is runny like water. I haven't tried eating them. What could be causing this? Problem #2 - My hens have stopped laying recently. I had good...
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    Vaccinate?

    I purchased my babies at an Agway. It never even dawned on me to vaccinate. At 17 weeks, they all appear quite happy and healthy. I fortify their water with a combination of apple cider vinegar, oregano oil and Verm-X. Should the be vaccinated, too?
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    LOVE MY COOP AND RUN! OH, AND HUSBAND!!!!

    My honey did an amazing job on my coop and run. Still waiting for the fencing to be finished but for now we are using 2" netting. The 2 sides of the run with the wooden fence has 3/8" square wiring that is attached to fence and goes into the ground anywhere from a few inches to 12" and held...
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    Roo's or Hens? PLEASE HELP!

    Hello! These photos are of my 6 chicks only a few days shy of 12 weeks. Based on the tail feathers, I am guessing that the blue leg ringed chicken is a roo. I don't see or feel any spurs on any legs yet. Hoping that's a good sign and that they are all hens, though. It would be much...
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    Newbie Here!

    Hello! I've been a member for about 3 months but can't remember if i formally introduced myself. I am not only new to this site but I am also new to chicken raising. I have my first 6 chickens, 12 weeks old now. 3 plymouth rocks and 3 buff orpingtons. I still don't know the sex of any but...
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    NEWBIE!

    I hope i am posting in the right area. Hello, everyone. I just began my backyard chicken journey. ok, they are chicks so they are not in my yard yet. I am panicking because they will need to go outside soon. there is so much helpful info here that I am hoping there will be no failures in...
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