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    anyone in England ?

    Perfect thats great and what I wanted to hear. Thank you. My son has some concerns that the other hens will eat the chicks....??
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    anyone in England ?

    Great, we've done that. Will a heat lamp be needed or will we need to keep them indoors for a period of time or will the hens simply do everything?
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    anyone in England ?

    Great, anything that I should be aware of or considerations that I should take on board?
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    anyone in England ?

    Hi there the hens are broody and sitting on the eggs.
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    anyone in England ?

    Hi all, I just wanted some advice from people in the UK. We have 7 hens and my 10yo son has obtained 16 fertile eggs a couple of weeks ago and I have a few questions... Out of the 16 eggs how many are likely to hatch? Ideally i would like the hens to look after the chicks themselves if...
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    Goat(s)??

    Thanks very much everyone for the replies. Yes we planned to have the goat(s) tethered as it would be costly and unsightly to fence. Unfortunately. We were interested in milking the goat and assume that this would rule out the dwarf goats. (Plus I actually prefer the full size goats) I trust...
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    Goat(s)??

    Hi all I wondered if someone could give me some information please...? We are an animal loving family of 4 - two you kids 10 and 7yo. My son and I have been interested in getting a goat for a few years now but were put off when we discovered that we needed to get two. As they are pack animals...
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    So we've introduced 3 more to our 5.. Sleeping arrangements...?

    Sure here you go... Thanks :)
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    So we've introduced 3 more to our 5.. Sleeping arrangements...?

    Hi and thanks for the reply. It must be 6x4ft with a 6ft roost..
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    So we've introduced 3 more to our 5.. Sleeping arrangements...?

    Hi guys, we had 5 and have just introduced a further 3 in the evening whilst dark. Its now been 3 weeks and the 3 new hens are not sleeping on the perch with the others. Two are on the floor and the other is on top of the food bin. I let them all free range around our large garden all day and...
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    How to secure my run so the door can be opened easily?

    Yeah I get that its more for during the day. They are safe in the coop at night. I live in Northern Ireland.
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    How to secure my run so the door can be opened easily?

    Suppose it’s both tbh.
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    How to secure my run so the door can be opened easily?

    Thanks a lot guys, really helpful :) I like the idea of the carabeeners. Will take a look tomorrow.
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    How to secure my run so the door can be opened easily?

    Hi all, as the title I'm looking for suggestions on how I can lock and easily open this run? I'm currently using 4 pieces of wire threaded through and twisted to secure. Its proving a pain. Any thoughts? Many thanks :) PS. the door swings upwards via zip ties.
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    Okay thanks. There is just the one roost and they all sleep bunched up on the right hand side near the window.
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    Thanks very much guys, I've enjoyed reading the comments and also observing the birds habits in the coop with the kids via a wildlife cam. They seem to now be settling into there new home much better now. The only things that I have spotted is that there is little or no interaction with the...
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    Hi and thanks for the comment. I try and give them all I can but your suggestions have inspired me to source extra for them. The run currently has sand in it, I hope to free range in the NY when the weather improves. i was missing a dust bath for them but as of yesterday I have repurposed an old...
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    How long do you think it will take for them to get used to a new home? i was going to call the guy that I purchased them off this morning with a view of swapping out the two older birds. Would this be worthwhile? Thanks.
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    Interesting mate and thanks for the comment. It had crossed my mind and as you say its only as good as the seller word. At least I have one that appears to have not reached the age yet. Many thanks, Steve.
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    Any tips to get my ladies layin?

    Thats great, many thanks. I new to this and didnt understand why one didnt have a comb. They are all being very well looked after and hopefully they will begin to lay soon :)
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