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  1. vicki98

    not an emergency dead hen no clue how

    One of my hens died 2 days ago and I can't figure it out. Granted I am new, but no symptoms, ill behavior, lack of eating/drinking. The only thing that sticks out is feather picking and I know she wasn't alone in doing it to herself because back feathers picked and never returned. I woke up to...
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    help my chickens are eating their eggs!

    I have 6 ckickens and only one is laying right now. Just found an empty shell. Last week I started giving calcium supplement, they are well fed an watered. How do I keep them from eating the eggs? Vicki
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    entire flock not laying eggs

    Thanks for the article link very helpful. Not sure if they need more light but I might try that after the molt is done. I really appreciate all of you. Being new to chickens, it is so great to have advice!
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    entire flock not laying eggs

    I got a new dog a month ago-he's pretty good with the chickens but he's an Autrailian terrier and looks a bit like a fox. Could that Be the stress?
  5. vicki98

    entire flock not laying eggs

    Yes, mine are or were molting. Don't know how long it lasts. Didin't realize they would stop laying completely. My broody chick is hard headed, this is the 3rd time seperated and I am making her wait a week in the barn. Hope this works, she seems maybe better a little. Is there something I can...
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    entire flock not laying eggs

    I have one broody chicken I have put in the barn since Sunday. All my hens have been refusing to lay for 2 weeks so I removed her. Still my hens (none of the other 5 are laying. Could there be something wrong I can't see? They have clear eyes, eat and drink well. Sounds crazy I guess but it...
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    americana rhode island red mix

    Thanks Ridgerunner! I'll get my girl in a cage right away. _Vicki
  8. vicki98

    americana rhode island red mix

    Hi I am new here and fairy new to chickens. I have four questions: (the last one may be silly) My Americana and Rhode Island red mixes started laying perfectly pink, blue and green eggs. They are a year old now and the hen who laid pink has gone white, is she okay? Also, this summer they lost...
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