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I have a small flock of six birds. I used to put in artificial light. Last year I didn't. Egg laying seemed about the same and I felt that I was being more fair to the chickens. I won't be using lights anymore. Let things happen naturally. When the days get shorter, let the birds have some...

I love this forum! I asked a question yesterday and fellow chicken lovers have reponded with thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Thanks to all! I feel better knowing that this hen is most likely healthy and just going through something. When she is in the nesting cubby she is extremely flat, I...

I have 5 hens. One of them is physically healthy but has recently begun staying in the coop all day. She comes out in the morning, preens herself, eats drinks, etc, and then goes back in. She comes out again around noon to do the same thing. I believe she is brooding but there are no eggs. We...