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  1. heychickiedoo

    I have the worst egg-layers...help!

    Thanks for your responses! They are fed layer feed already, and they also have access to oyster shells. I will try putting an egg in the nesting box as "inspiration" and see if anything changes. Thank you!
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    I have the worst egg-layers...help!

    We have three hens and NONE of them are currently laying! We haven't seen an egg in nearly three months! I know that they don't lay as often in cooler months, but we've had a warm fall (avg. 65 degrees) and it is only just november. We haven't seen an egg since the end of August! What is going...
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    Chicken is wheezing with an open mouth?

    Thanks, that's great advice. I will check on her in the morning. We checked on her tonight and she was quiet. Thank you so much for your help!
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    Chicken is wheezing with an open mouth?

    I should also note that she constantly has her mouth open, this is not a new thing for her but perhaps it's related. I'm just not sure.
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    Chicken is wheezing with an open mouth?

    Our Ameraucana pullet has started making strange sounds today. She's always kind of squawked but we just assumed it was her "voice", but today she's started "whining" constantly. It's like she's wheezing because she does it every time she breathes in and out. I've listened to her breathing by...
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    New

    Welcome! We are excited to have you!!!
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    Dust baths

    Our chickens use just regular old dirt in our yard (it's pretty unexciting, but they love it!) We like to mix in a little bit of diatomaceous earth every once in a while. Not too much, though, because it can be irritating to their lungs.
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    Why are the eggs gone??

    From what I understand, they could just be too hot even with the fan going! That would be my best guess, but I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be more certain.
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    miracle chick

    Aww! I love this story! I hope the little chicks thrive, please keep us updated!
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    I've heard apple cider vinegar is beneficial

    I'm also curious about this...how much should be added?
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    Ameraucana thread for posting pictures and discussing our birds

    Our Ameraucana pullet, Queso, is submissive squatting and it should be any day when we see her first egg! I'm so excited!
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    My attempt at raising chickens

    It looks like a nice, big space for them! What kind of chickies do you have?
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    Ended 900 000 Threads? - Guess the DAY & HOUR and win!!

    8/29/2014 11:00am
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    Coconut chicken freak

    Welcome! I think your plan sounds great! Just make sure the chickies are getting enough nutrients so they grow big and strong!
  15. heychickiedoo

    sleeping in nesting boxes!?

    I have had this problem too, recently. We got 2 new pullets and our original pullet, Batman, has been kind of bullying the newbies so they can't sleep on the roosts but rather they hide out in the nesting boxes. They're just starting to lay, so I've opened up access recently to the nesting boxes...
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    Herbs for the chicken nesting boxes!

    I would love to try this! I grow rosemary, mint, and basil so maybe I'll just round up some random leaves and throw it it there! I bet it will smell nice! My girls are just starting to lay...so maybe it will be inspirational to them...?
  17. heychickiedoo

    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    Our first ever egg came from Tina today! We are so happy! (Even though it fell in the mud and got dirty )
  18. heychickiedoo

    DIY Watering suggestions please!

    We introduced ours a little younger than yours and I was shocked at how quickly they picked it up. The red on the nipple attracts them to peck so they kind of just go for it. I would leave the original waterer in there too until you see them really pecking.
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    DIY Watering suggestions please!

    I definitely recommend the nipple system. They are so easy to customize and you can even find "heater wrap coil thingys" (definitely not a technical term!) for use in colder months!
  20. heychickiedoo

    Urban Farmers in Ft. Collins, CO!

    Thanks everyone! :-)
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