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    Mail ordered hatchery chicks process.

    Hello can someone let me know how it goes and what to expect or any tips. My first time ordering chicks from the mail and have a few questions about this. 1. I'm confused about the last destination the chicks will arrive at. I have a USPS distribution center in the same city as my local USPS...
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    Mama hen not weaning her chicks

    One of my hens hatched 8 chicks in May. They are about 8 weeks old now(45 days). She has started to lay again a week ago but she isn't weaning her chicks. Is this normal? They are fully integrated into the flock and roost with the adults at night near mama. Mama hen used to be bottom of pecking...
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    Incubator or Broody hen

    I have been (first time)incubating some eggs I ordered online. I am on day 16. My BO also became broody 2 days ago and I can't decide if I should let her finish the job for me or keep using my incubator. She only just started laying in late November 2020. I'm just not sure if she will be a good...
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    Nesting box size for bigger breeds

    I bought and installed pre-built nesting boxes that is 10x10x10. I have barred rocks, RR, BO and brahmas. They are laying fine but I do occasionally find yolk inside the nesting boxes. I think the brahmas may be crushing the eggs when they go to lay. I plan on making my own nesting boxes now...
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    Sibling Hens fighting all of a sudden

    I have a hen that hatched and raised 8 chicks(6 female, 2 males). She abandoned them at 2 months and started to lay again so I returned her to the main flock. The 8 chicks have their own coop and run seperate from main. They have been living peacefully for about 3 weeks now but today one of...
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