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    Low Egg Production?

    About 2 weeks my 5 RI Reds went from laying 3-4 per day to 1-2 per day. They are now 22 months old (I think, because I purchased them privately 14 months ago and was told they were hatched in Oct 2020. They are also molting unevenly. It seems like one has completed molting, another seems to...
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    Comment by 'Canucklehead' in article 'Chicken-Friendly Plants You Can Grow Near Your Chicken Coop'

    This article pretty much reflects my own experience. I've had my hens for 1 year now and they really enjoyed my garden after I had finished my harvest last fall. This summer I let them into another area outside my garden (grass and shrubs) from time to time as well. I have a permanent run that...
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    Rats - arrgh

    So I have read that putting out a cup white vinegar is a good rat deterrent. And I've also read that a mixture of vinegar and water is beneficial to chickens. So what do you think about putting out a cup of white vinegar next to the feeder to try and repel the rats? If the chickens don't like...
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    Amount of light

    This coming winter will be the first for me with laying hens, that will be one year old in October. I am considering getting a light to extend the laying production, but don't know when it will be required to start. Is it a reasonable idea to wait until I see production drop off, if it does...
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    Help! what do i do about leg bands irritating my faverolles?

    Have you discovered a method of tagging your hens? I also want to tag some of my hens and would be interested to know your method.
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    Hello from Vancouver Island

    Not snow country. It's like Seattle. Usually it snows once a year, which disappears after a few days.
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    Hello from Vancouver Island

    Thanks. Yes, the light will be to extend the laying season. May I ask why you suggest the morning extension?
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    Hello from Vancouver Island

    Thanks. What's an LF bird? How many hens do you think are appropriate for this setup? The run is covered with 1 inch hex wire only.
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    Hello from Vancouver Island

    I'm about a week into my new chicken operation hobby. So far it's going fairly well. I spent about 6 weeks building my 4' x 4' coop with a 200 square foot run and then lucked out by finding 8 - 9 month old Rhode Island reds that someone no longer wanted. I think the run is secure from predators...
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