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Yes they can go over fences. Have had foxes even chew thru the wire. Buried the chickens they left in the chook pen as they were the last 2 we had an dx foxy came back a week later and dug them up. Had taken all others with them so sad

We bought a tredle feeder and have not had a problem since. The chooks learn to use it pretty quickly and when you get new ones they learn from the old ones. Saved us lots on feed. They are expensive here but have had ours for at least 8+ years and except for some W40 every now and then on...

thank you so much for this info. It makes sense. I got 1st egg today which was unexpected so they must br getting something to eat. I will try your suggestions tomorrow.

thank you so much for this info. It makes sense. I got 1st egg today which was unexpected so they must br getting something to eat. I will try your suggestions tomorrow.

Yes we spend lots of time outside and watch especially in the mornings when the older ones tend to eat. The newbies are sticking to one area of their yard staying away from the older ones who are picking on them. (Not badly just chasing them and the odd peck). I guess they would be showing...

We have 2 chickens who are semi retired. They have been using treadle feeder for years. We just bought 2 new 18 week olds to help with eggs. We have propped open the feeder to show them where the feed is. Haven’t seen them go to it yet. It’s been 5 days. Have put some pellets down which...

Yes they only molted for a few weeks when they were 2 years old. We refresh their feed every few days. They have a treadle feeder and because we only have 3 hens only need to refill maybe once a week although it is checked daily. There is no dust from the feed in the bottom. No mold in feed...

Thanks for the answers. No hidden nests. The house is off the ground and the rest of their pens are open. There is no where they can go to that we can't see. Their layer mix is 22% protein. Have also tried some dry cat food which was 25% protein as that was suggested by an old time farmer...

I have 3 chickens. All three are same age. All were laying fine. In June -winter here in Australia -they all had a hard 2 year old molt and didnt lay for about 3 months. One began laying again and we generally get an egg a day from her. The other two have not laid since. Their wattle and...