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    I think my hen has alzheimer's

    My hen has seemingly forgotten how to jump off the roost! She is 1 1/2 years old. This is the same coop, the same roost and the same chicken family she's been with for all that time. I noticed this over a week ago. My DH or I have to go out there every morning and herd her off the roost. She's...
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    Miracles of all miracles: my broody hen hatched a baby

    And they are both precious -- Mamma and baby. This is her second clutch. The first clutch was a disaster -- only one developed but didn't survive the hatch. Last time, I messed with the eggs way too much. I candled them every few days. I moved the nest and Mamma to a new coop, much to her...
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    How many eggs can you put under a broody?

    Is there a rule of thumb? I have 30 eggs coming (only ordered 18) and I have two broodies. I thought 9 under each would be okay, but 15? I think: crushed mess. Time to buy an incubator? Thanks, Cathi
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    How long should it take to ship?

    I ordered some eggs which were shipped via UPS yesterday (Monday), but they are not scheduled to be delivered until Thursday. That seems way too long to me, but I am such a novice, I thought I'd ask all of you. Thank you! Cathi
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    Broody hen cracked open hatching egg

    The last remaining egg pipped last night and was chirping. We were all so excited!! This morning I could see some black feathers and the egg was still rocking away. I just checked again and the egg has been smushed (it's cracked all over and the inner white membrane is exposed) and the hen is...
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    Vent Prolapse -- I'm trying but can't help her

    I don't know how old she is -- I was told she was 1 about 3 months ago. She's a sweet Polish hen. I don't know if she's ever laid before -- I don't think she has because I haven't gathered a small egg before. I noticed today that her vent has prolapsed. I brought her in and bathed her...
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    How much per chicken?

    I have boiled some excess eggs and planned on crushing them and feeding them to my flock. I've done this before, but since I have so many, it just occured to me: How much of this mixture should I be feeding them? I like to mix the crushed eggs with yogurt and flax seed. They love it. I don't...
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    How long until we can eat the eggs?

    My chickens have been off antibiotics for about a week. How long until we can eat the eggs again? Thanks, Cathi
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    What I've learned post-CRD ... long post

    Well, after a couple of weeks (what seems like an eternity) I think my flock is over the CRuD. I lost 6 chickens including the most beautiful and flambouyant SLW rooster named Elton John. They basically drowned in their own mucous -- couldn't eat, wouldn't drink. BUT, because of what I've...
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    Looks like we got the CRuD

    This morning I found one Silver laced Wyandotte hen in the coop wheezing and sneezing. She sounded like she was gurgling. I immediately removed her but I knew if she was infected, they'd probably all be. Now I just found my golden lankevelder doing the same thing. They both have white...
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    One egg a week?

    Hi everyone. My Lovey finally laid her first egg the Saturday before last. She's 6 months old. My Buff Brahma Bantam Beauty. I was starting to get worried when she didn't lay anything again all week. Checking her vent, checking her poop, watching her eat... Well, today, I found a beautiful...
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    Looking to Buy Laying Hens, TX

    Hi Everyone, I'm looking to buy laying hens. Any available or any ideas? I'm in Fort Worth. Thanks!! Cathi
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    10 week old cockerel without feathers on back

    I posted this in the sickie section of this forum and thought maybe it belonged here instead: My 10 week old BR cockerel is almost bald on his back. I just noticed this yesterday -- only noticed when he stretched his wings. There are the beginnings of feathers growing (black stalks piercing...
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    Don't have a clue!

    I'm a newbie in the chicken world. Just lucked into these 12 pretty babies at a local petting farm. Can anyone tell me what I have. I can get some better pics if these aren't clear enough. Thanks and can't wait to learn from everyone!! Please excuse me if I don't paste these pics right ...
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