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    re-post/update cold feet and loss of roosting reflex

    I posted 8/24 with the above subject, "Cold feet and loss of roosting reflex". There have been no responses. I'd like to update the story and again ask for insight: The little Brahma died. The Ameraucana is still alive, alert, eating, drinking, pooping, social. She had been improving in...
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    no egg at greater than 24 weeks of age

    Thank you for the advice. Our chickens are intended to be pets primarily, and egg producers/composters only as an added benefit. I was just curious about whether we had an odd hen who might never lay. I have been feeding starter-grower feed for the nutritional benefit of the "babies". The...
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    no egg at greater than 24 weeks of age

    Our eldest surviving hen (2 of her cohorts died of a paralytic condition, 2 vanished from the coop, 1 was a rooster) is more than 24 weeks of age. She has yet to lay an egg. She lives with 4 8-9 week old pullets, eating starter food and tap water. Shall we remain patiently optimistic, or is...
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    cold feet and loss of roosting reflex

    This is the second round of similar illness within our flock. They present with incoordination, inability to roost, and pale, very cold feet. It progresses to apparent total flaccid paralysis of the legs. Until the final 1-2 days, they remain alert, bright eyed, social, and willing to...
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    how to discourage sleeping in nest box

    We are first time chicken owners. I think we went wrong in mounting the nest box when the pullets were too young to have a desire to nest. Now they are accustomed to sleeping (and pooping) there. The oldest hen is ~ 20 weeks, so she could be ready to begin laying soon. I would prefer the...
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