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    Very odd shellless eggs

    Sorry for the delay in responding. We just had our daughter's wedding and that tied up all of our time, happily 😊 we've been feeding nutrena layer pellets. She was actually one of the first of the younger girls to visit the nesting box and we used the wooden eggs to show them they were in the...
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    Very odd shellless eggs

    I have a 21-week-old splash pullet. We just found out she is the one that has been laying shellless eggs out in the yard. We couldn't figure out which one it was because by the time we noticed something was going on it was pretty much eaten by her henmates. The other girls now expect it and as...
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    Stumped on breeds

    Oh for sure! Especially now that she's a pinch older that's exactly what she looks like 😊
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    Stumped on breeds

    Thanks for posting and helping me figure out what my girls are 👍😊
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    Stumped on breeds

    Thank you! I think you may be spot on with New Hampshire! Ironically, that was not a breed even available when I got my girls lol. If I remember right, the list of 'possible' available at that time did include splash and a sapphire egger?
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    Stumped on breeds

    The breeds weren't labeled correctly when we got our last round of pullets. I have been able to figure out the others, but these two have me stumped! Any help would be appreciated, thank you!
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    Injury to beak- leave it alone or treatment options?

    She won't like me for it, but that's a great idea! Thank you for the reply :)
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    Injury to beak- leave it alone or treatment options?

    We have two flocks soon (hopefully) to be joined as one; our two-year-old girls and our 10-week-old girls. The younger pullets are in an enclosed coop and small run within the big girls run. They are separated by hardware cloth. Getting ready to integrate them so we have them as close together...
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    Barred Rock - Too much personality for small flock needs a new home

    Hahaha 🤣 Leader of the pack! I'm adding a few more to my flock later this year when they've grown enough... they're currently in the brooder. I have one that is already showing some serious dominance for a little over a week old! The hope, fingers crossed, is maybe she will balance our BR and...
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    Chick mix up at the store?

    I appreciate the replies! I can definitely post some more pictures when they get a little older :) It is amazing how fast they change and get little feathered wings. And already developing individual attitudes and behaviors ;)
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    Barred Rock - Too much personality for small flock needs a new home

    I appreciate the sentiment but I'm not willing to ship her. I hope you find a good fit for your county petting zoo!
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    Chick mix up at the store?

    Got the call that the babies were in so went to my local Theisens to pick them out. The workers seemed rushed and not used to dealing with chicks... and with everyone in masks due to the pandemic we didn't have a lot of time to be selective or ask questions. It was a bit of a cluster. I'm truly...
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    Barred Rock - Too much personality for small flock needs a new home

    I have a 2 year old barred rock that is too strong willed and bossy for our small flock of 3. Good layer and lap sitter. She needs to be re-homed as I would prefer not to cull. La Crosse, WI area.
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    Severe Molt - Bullied Hen in Winter

    I know Wisconsin weather has always drove me a bit nuts, but nothing compared to now that I have chickens :') I do offer the mealworms and the black oil sunflower seeds. At first the bigger hens would steal them before she got a chance, but now I barricade the others briefly so Hulk (the tiniest...
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    Severe Molt - Bullied Hen in Winter

    That is a great idea! I know they vision is awful in the dark, so maybe I can sneak her in there and they won't even know! Thanks :)
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    Severe Molt - Bullied Hen in Winter

    I have a 1 1/2 year old RIR that is in severe molt... so many pin feathers starting that she can't fly up to the 3 foot outdoor roost. We were down to -7 last night and more cold weather is on the way. She is the lowest girl in pecking order (1 of 3 hens) and the other two don't roost with her...
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    Hen acting egg bound but lays? Odd laying behavior.

    The layer feed is 21% No soft shelled eggs, so far so good. Thank you for all of the info. I will be checking her more frequently to see if I can figure out a pattern. She's actually the head chicken at the top of the pecking order. She eats and drinks at will. Updated my location - Thanks!
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    Hen acting egg bound but lays? Odd laying behavior.

    Yes, I'm in the US. I forget this board is international. I wasn't familiar with the supplement, but I have a Walgreens in town so I will pick some up. I really hope that the adjustments I make are able to bring her around and there isn't something bigger going on. I appreciate your time and...
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    Hen acting egg bound but lays? Odd laying behavior.

    The hens primarily eat a layer feed with protein. Treats... some scratch with meal worms, vegi scraps occasionally, and a couple of hours free ranging a day (we are in town). Thanks for the advice, I will cut down on the scratch. Although that's how I get them back in the run... they are well...
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    Hen acting egg bound but lays? Odd laying behavior.

    I have a one year old BR that has been having odd laying behavior. She was lethargic, droopy tail, empty crop, not drinking, etc and hadn't laid that day. Thought maybe egg bound, but on check, no egg. Separated her and gave her electrolytes/water with a dropper. Within a few hours she started...
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