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    MOLTING

    Hello: I have ONE out of 19 hens molting. This is a new experience for me so understanding PIN feathers and BLOOD feathers is helpful as related in another post. This hen has LOTS of PIN feathers going on. I'm relieved to know that is what this is. HOwever, I'm not finding any information that...
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    Rhode Island Reds OR are they?

    Hello: So I'm new to this. I picked up 14 RIR chicks at the local Wilco in March and have raised them now to laying hens. I will qualify that to say several are laying, it's a process as they are young (I've gotten appx 12 pullet eggs in the last week and all are in good shape). I love the...
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    Egg storage

    Has anyone had any experience with this kind of egg storage? Does it work? Does it change the flavor or taste of the egg? Or any other helpful info. Thank you.
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    Fighting hens 17 weeks old

    New to this; raised from chicks, I have 14 hens at 17 weeks old (haven't seen any eggs yet). This last week, every night they go into the coop they fight for one corner. They laid all over each other in one corner, pushing and squawking and taking flight. The rest of the coop is free and...
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    Is Flock variety necessary?

    Just starting my own "flock" and learning ALL new things. Very much a beginner. I have recently raised 14 Rhode Island Reds to 17 weeks (so far) which are perfect for our situation including self sufficiency, which is our main goal. Question; is it better to have a variety of breed in your...
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