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    How many eggs can you expect when hens first start laying?

    We got our first egg 8 days ago from one of our 18 week old white rock hens. She laid three eggs in about 4 days and it has been 5 days since then, and no more eggs! What can this mean? Is it normal? Could there be some problem? We are so new at this! This is our first flock. Wondering...
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    When can I introduce new chicks in with bigger chicks?

    I have 4 week old chicks and am expecting a new batch next week to raise. Any ideas on when I can introduce the new babies to the older ones? I was thinking 4 weeks or so? Am I wrong? Thanks!
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    Help! I think my 2.5 week old Turken is pecking all my other chickies

    Thanks for the tips! I didn't know the chicks needed anything but chick starter. Also, I haven't used a red light and haven't used any light for a few days, because I live in Houston and it has been really warm here. I thought they only needed lamps if it was too cold. Maybe they need the...
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    Help! I think my 2.5 week old Turken is pecking all my other chickies

    Hi! I am really new... first batch of chicks ever. I have a 13 chicks (mixed brown egg layers---2 Turkens, 7 White Rocks, 3 Auracanas, and one Black Star). I was keeping them in an extra large, portable rabbit hutch and they were doing great. Yesterday, though, I came out to find 8 of my...
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