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    bumps and flaws of egg shell

    One of our hens lays eggs that have a large bump and a cracked design over half the shell. These are always in the same area. What does this tell us about her? She is about 3 years old and this has been true for at least 2 years. Carol
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    What Do You Do With Chickens Once They Stop Laying (and you don't want them to be eaten or killed)??

    I am only able to accomodate about 5-6 chickens in my stealth city backyard. I understand chicken only lay for about 3 years. I'm wondering if there are any chicken "retirement" options. I love the eggs and I have some chicks in a brooder waiting to be the next egg layers. I love my girls, but I...
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    Buff Orpington - Lethargic, Eyes Closing, Egg Bound?

    My dear first hen, Olivia, a buff Orpington, is really sick and I'm so sad. We have had her in a warm bath (she didn't even struggle... which is SO not like her). I put some mineral oil in her bum and have been massasing her abdomen. She does feel like she has some hardness near her pelvic...
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    Slimy Covering On Egg - What and Why?

    When I was gathering the eggs last night, I picked up an egg that was wet and slimy. I only have two girls laying and am (im)patiently waiting on my two big Orpington girls to start. At first I thought the egg had frozen and cracked open, but it was too wet. What happened? Thanks everyone!
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    Why is my hen burying her egg under the nesting materials?

    I'm pretty sure my blue Orpington, Ruby Blue, just started laying. I only have one other hen that's currently laying. The thing is, I've found two eggs buried in the nesting material in the nesting box. Is this a common behavior? I noticed that the nest box materials (shredded paper) was...
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    I think Esther crowed... please provide peace of mind!

    A while back, I posted a photo of Esther, a splash Orpington, and asked if she was a he. Those who responded unanimously voted "she." However, today we heard what sounded like a hoarse kind of crow. I went out, but no more noise similar to what we heard the first time. I'm reposting photos of...
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    Hoping Esther isn't a Chester! Splash Orpington

    Hi! This is my first post here on BYC. Hope someone can either allay or confirm my fears on whether one of my first chicks is a hen or rooster... She/he is about 8 weeks old. I've attached several photos. Thanks for your help! Carol
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