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    Lost one hen yesterday, another with swollen abdomen

    I would say she is skittish (doesn't want me to pick her up) but was out foraging with her flock today. she is eating small amounts and drinking.
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    Lost one hen yesterday, another with swollen abdomen

    Hi. Please give me your wisdom. We lost one of our 3 year old RIR yesterday. She appeared healthy prior to her death and after she died, I did not palpate any masses in her abdomen or crop. Now, one of her flockmates has a VERY swollen "abdomen" just under her vent. her stools are loose and...
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    Rhode Island Reds taking a laying vacation for months

    hmm, thanks! Is there any way to encourage more laying? like I said, they are VERY active/happy/seem to be hungry. we give them oyster shell calcium regularly in addition to their normal (Tractor Supply) food. The problem is that this started over the summer time and is persisting. Thanks again!
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    Rhode Island Reds taking a laying vacation for months

    Hi all! our 2 year old Rhode Island Reds began laying VERY infrequently this summer and we chalked it up to the Virginia heat. A few of them recently went through their moult so we thought this might be the cause. however, no matter what we seem to be doing, the 7 hens are laying 1 to 2 eggs...
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    Newbie!

    thanks! That is what I thought and I will start them on it tomorrow!
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    Newbie!

    Hi! I am new to raising chickens and have 9 Rhode Island Reds. They are currently 8 weeks old and I have feeding questions. Are they old enough for the "adult" grit? Should I feed it separately or just sprinkle some on their feed? Thanks!
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