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    Rhode Island Reds laying behaviors

    My hens are 5 months old and 2 are laying 2 per day and 2 aren't even nesting. Rhode Island Reds. Is this normal?
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    How to keep chickens close to the yard.

    How do I keep my chickens close to home. They go too far from the coop for safety. We have raccoons and hawks around. I have wooded area around and they like going into the forest. I keep an eye out for predators but can't be there all the time. Will throwing out corn scratch help keep them in...
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    They are eating their own eggs!

    My girls just started laying. I found a half shell of an egg this morning. Then a hen layed one and then another one broke it and they all started eating it! What to do?
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    When to change from starter feed?

    When do I change from starter feed? Got them 2-3 days old on 8-12-24. They are starting to lay eggs. Wanting layers. Have Rhode Island Reds. What do I go to now? Thanks!
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    1st eggs are small. Is this normal?

    I have Rhode Island Reds. All eggs are from same hen. #1 & #3 are normal (oval), but small. 2nd is more round. They are 5 mo old.
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    Am I doing it right?

    Day 3 of chicks. Temp running 93-95. Been giving Sav a chick electrolytes and probiotics and 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a gallon of filtered water for 2 days. Have cut it in half on day three. They are active and look good. One had a pasty butt but have cleaned it up. Am I doing it...
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