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    Lost one hen yesterday, another with swollen abdomen

    Hi. Please give me your wisdom. We lost one of our 3 year old RIR yesterday. She appeared healthy prior to her death and after she died, I did not palpate any masses in her abdomen or crop. Now, one of her flockmates has a VERY swollen "abdomen" just under her vent. her stools are loose and...
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    Rhode Island Reds taking a laying vacation for months

    Hi all! our 2 year old Rhode Island Reds began laying VERY infrequently this summer and we chalked it up to the Virginia heat. A few of them recently went through their moult so we thought this might be the cause. however, no matter what we seem to be doing, the 7 hens are laying 1 to 2 eggs...
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    Newbie!

    Hi! I am new to raising chickens and have 9 Rhode Island Reds. They are currently 8 weeks old and I have feeding questions. Are they old enough for the "adult" grit? Should I feed it separately or just sprinkle some on their feed? Thanks!
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