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    Pullet started laying regularly and then stopped

    I have a young hen that I got as a pullet back in October. I'm not sure of her exact age, but she was about a month away from laying when I got her and she did start laying almost exactly a month after getting her. At first, she laid pretty regularly for a new layer and I got 1 egg every 2 or 3...
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    What breeds are these?

    Just picked up these girls today. I believe they are about 16 weeks old. I know these are not the best pics, but curious on breeds. I'm pretty sure the darker one is an Easter Egger. Not sure on the lighter one at all. She was in with a group of RIRs, but she seems too light for that. What do...
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    Free ranging when you know there are predators around

    How do you all free range when you know there have been predators around or is that just not possible? I've only had my chickens a few days but I really want to give them some free range time, especially since our run is not huge. We want to build onto it eventually, but in the meantime, letting...
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    How can you tell if chickens are stressed (when they aren't laying)

    I just got my 4 chickens on Saturday. I know I haven't had them very long, but I've gotten no eggs yet and they are about a year old so they've been laying (according to their previous owner). I understand that a new environment can cause stress, but they don't "seem" stressed to me. I also...
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    What breed is this?

    Hey everyone! Pretty new to all of this and just got my first 4 chickens on Saturday. I'm pretty certain on the breed of 3 of them, but this girl has me kind of stumped. She was sold to me as a Chocolate Orpington, but I have my doubts. One of the others actually is a Chocolate Orpington and...
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    Hi Everyone!

    Hi everyone! I'm brand new to owning backyard chickens (have actually only had my girls about 2 days now) and wanted to introduce myself. I'm really excited to be here! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Brand new. Just got them on Saturday. (2) How many chickens do...
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