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    Chicken sleeping outside

    Hello I have a hen that will not go into the coop at night. She has been sleeping outside in the pen for about 3 weeks. My pen is secure and she is safe from predators but I am worried with the cold weather coming. Any suggestions to get her to reintegrate with the flock in the coop? thank you...
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    What are you selling your eggs for per dozen?

    Hello all I sell my eggs for $3.00/ dozen $4.50 for 18. People save cartons for me and I recycle them. I date the cartons as to when the eggs are laid. I will only use paper cartons as I feel that plastic or syrofoam will leach into the eggs. My chickens are pastured.
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    Think it's too cold for your chickens? Think again...

    I live in Ontario Canada and this past week end it went to -25 and my chickens managed just fine. My coops are not insulated nor heated. I figure all the other birds that live outside manage in this cold so chicken can too. I do give my girls cracked corn to help raise body temp
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    honking chickens

    Thanks you all for your input. The posted thread was very helpful. I have 12 plymouth barred rocks and two black sex links. The sex links honk the most. ranger
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    honking chickens

    Hello all I have 12 week old chickens that have gone from squeeking chirping sounds to occasional honking sounds almost like the sound of a duck. Could this be some kind of respiratory thing going on? They are very healthy otherwise playing and eating well. thanks for any help offered ranger
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    getting chicks in the coop at night

    Hello I have chicks that are around 10 weeks old. Does anyone have any tricks to get these critters back in the coop at night. So far it has been a side show, me chasing them around catching one at a time and putting them in the door. Any suggestions? thanks ranger:weee
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    Help! Hens attacking new rooster!

    I had the sam problem with my chickens. They kept picking my rooster and pulling out his feathers to the point of bleeding and this was during the winter. I ended up having to put duct tape all over him to protect from cold and the chickens pecking. I also tried "Stop Pick" which did not help...
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    Hello from Hollywood, FL

    welcome from Canada Amanda. You will find this site so useful. I have learned so much and everyone is so helpful. ranger
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    girls picking rooster

    Yes they have a large coop and outdoor run. I have also read about increasing their protein which I have done. I think his butt must taste better!
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    girls picking rooster

    Wondering if anyone has any suggestions. My hens have been pulling out my roosters tail feathers and picking him to the point of drawing blood. I am using StopPic and duct tape but they still are going after him. Poor fellow! I am thinking of putting Lenny in a cage in the coop so that they...
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    Who lays a speckled brown egg?

    Hi All my girls are Rhode Island Reds and I get one speckled egg like that every day. Not sure which one lays this egg. Very interesting though.
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    What breed do you have that is still laying in this cold weather?

    I have 9 Roade Island reds and they are still laying 7-8 eggs a day. I been stepping up their food intake making them hot cereals daily in attempts to keep them warm:)
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    New Member Introductions

    Hello from Harrow Ontario. I have visited this site often but thought I would join the forum. I have learned very much form this forum since I am a newbie to the chicken world this spring. Having lots of fun and enjoying my birds and fresh eggs1
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