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    To kill a hen or to not kill a hen, that's the question...

    I have a 5yo ISA Brown hen who physically is in fine health, but she rarely lays eggs anymore, and when she does, they have super soft shells, or the yolk is almost white in color; so I don't eat them. I know it isn't a food problem because my younger hens lay really good eggs. Along with not...
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    Do Pinless Peepers stop egg eating?

    So I have one Buff Orpington who is a persistent egg eater, has been for a couple weeks now. I have tried ceramic eggs and mustard eggs, neither worked, in fact, she devoured the entire mustard egg. I am thinking about trying Pinless Peepers to see if it will work. If that doesn't work, I might...
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    I got an egg with a soft shell!??

    I have one 5yo ISA Brown (among other breeds) and this morning she laid for the first time in like 2mo. I don't know if she has been eating her eggs (I know I have at least one mystery egg eater) or if she just hasn't been laying. This morning, when I went out to collect eggs, I was really...
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    Should I add a Rooster to my flock?

    I love the thought of having a roo, but would it work in my setup? I have 9 hens (6 of which are still pullets), they all live in a pretty big run (I can't free-range due to having a dog). I have had a roo before (Black Australorp), but I sold him partly because he made my hens less friendly to...
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    Will a predator attack cause a young hen to stop laying?

    For context: About 5-6 days ago, my dog killed two of my hens that had escaped the run. My other 3 hens (and 6 pullets) were all safely inside the run and were not hurt or chased at all. The problem of the hens escaping the run has been resolved, for anyone concerned. One of those hens not...
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    Need advice for the best vines and plants for in a chicken run!

    I have a fully enclosed chicken run and I wanted to plant some vines on the walls all around it. I would plant them on the outside of the run so that the chickens couldn't dig them up. I was thinking grape vines? I know grapes are toxic to chickens, but I think they won't eat them if they are...
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    Is this a true Ameraucana?

    I adopted an "Ameraucana" from a neighbor a year ago. They got her from TSC as a chick. She is 2 or 3 y/o and lays greenish blue eggs. I am wondering if she is a true Ameraucana or just an Easter Egger? Here are some pictures of her:
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    Maran Discussion Thread!!

    I wanted to find a French Maran discussion thread because I absolutely LOVE my new Maran, but I couldn't, so I thought: Why not make one? As long as you follow BYC rules, everyone is welcome to discuss anything about Marans...hens, roos, or chicks! To get the thread started, here are some...
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    What should I have in a chicken First Aid Kit?

    I have three hens and 6 pullets so I am thinking I should probably get a first aid kit prepared just in case anything happens. What do you guys put in your/what are the basics that should be in mine? They don't free range so hopefully I wont need much, but better to be safe, just in case. I am...
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    Care and upkeeping for feathered feet?

    I have a 6wk old Dark Brahma hen and she has the cutest feathered feet! I am wondering if I have to do any upkeeping for them? Keeping them clean, avoiding mites, etc. I also have a Cuckoo Maran pullet (same age) who has lightly feathered feet, would she also need care? Any tips are my appreciated!
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    How do I integrate chicks into a flock?

    I have 3 adult hens (one is pretty mean, an ISA Brown), and 6 pullets (6wks old). I want to integrate them into the flock soon but I'm not sure how to do so safely, especially with the mean hen. The hens and chicks have been sharing several walls with each other for a couple weeks now. The...
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    Run size for 9 hens - Is this big enough?

    I have 9 hens (6 are pullets that are not living in the run yet), and I have a run that is 22'9" in length and 13'3" in width; this includes coop space, but the coop is lifted so they have the space under it. When I got the chicks I had a much larger run for my hens, but they kept escaping and...
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    PLEASE HELP!! My chickens keep escaping the run and getting killed!

    I HAD 5 hens... now I have 3. Two of them kept on escaping the run, and then my dog killed them. I have a small run with a very tall wall; connected to that is a large extension run with a much shorter wall that they keep jumping out of. I have clipped their wings but it didn't stop it. The two...
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    Natures Best vs Cluck & Co. Chick feed

    I have been feeding my chicks Cluck & Co. Organic Chick Starter for their whole life (they are 5-6 wks old). Today I went to TSC for more feed and they didn't have it in stock. The only food they had in stock was Natures Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower. I am wondering if this feed is any...
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    What's your favorite Ornamental Chicken Breed??

    What is your favorite ornamental chicken breed? I don't have any but I am looking to get one and I need advice on breeds!! I think Calico Cochin Bantams are so cute!!!
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    Questions about the coloring of my pullets...

    I have two pullets (5-6wks) and I am not sure about their coloring. One is a Wyandotte who was supposed to be blue laced, but I don't think she is. Maybe gold laced? What are your thoughts? The other is an Olive Egger. She is a bright orangish color right now with a little black on her neck...
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    How can I make my pullets as friendly as possible?

    I have pullets (all different breeds) who are about 6 weeks old. They are living outside and every day I will go out there and sit with them, sometimes giving them treats. When I walk up to the run they get super excited. I avoid picking them up a lot because it is scary for them, but when I sit...
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    Thoughts on Scratch & Peck food... worth the price?

    I am thinking about getting the Scratch & Peck organic layer pellets (16% protein). I'm not really sure what the "norm" is for chicken food pricing, but for what I'm getting, S&P seems pretty good... $44.09 for 35lbs ($1.26/lb). I have a flock of ten hens (although 6 of them are only 5-6 wk's...
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    Have I finally found good feed??

    U_Stormcrow is probably so done with responding to my many threads, so, sorry! 😅 I am on the seemingly never ending search for good feed for my laying hens. I have 10 hens (6 are pullets) and I am looking for a new feed for them, is this suitable for their needs? They are all young heritage...
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    Best online store to get marigold for darker yolks?

    I am looking for the best online shopping site (in the US) that sells dried marigold petals for a good price and good quality. I am wanting to feed them to my hens for darker yolk color, so I need whatever variety would accomplish that. Any suggestions?
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