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    Alaska Hatcheries

    Hi all I am looking for a hatchery in Alaska or in Washington that has Copper Marans, EE, and Silver Laced Wyandottes eggs. I know there use to be a hatchery in Sterling, AK but I can't find their website anymore. I would like to hatch in March but I am nervous about the freezing...
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    Possible egg boung or internal layer

    I have a 3 yo BO hen. For two days now she has been very lethargic and on the roost fluffed up. Star did come out tonight when I let them out to free range but only for a few minutes. I went back to check on her again and she is squatting in a nest box. However she is having fine tremors. I...
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    Lost two great hens today

    I lost two Bared Rock hens due to a hawk I have never lost hens to dogs or predators before. After my girls came in from free ranging yesterday I noticed my BR's were not in the coup so I left the door to their run open in case they wandered home late. When I went to check this morning all my...
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    Egg Bound or internal layer ~Picts~

    I have a 1yo Buff hen that I just added to my flock yesterday. She was eating and drinking normally yesterday and today. After her bath she ate and drank and pooped normal. But last night I noticed that her abdomen was swollen and red. So tonight I gave her a bath and tried to feel for an egg in...
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    Interesting Egg Pattern with picts

    So my hen a RI has been laying this type of egg since she started laying. She is very healthy and a year old. I was wondering what would cause pattern on the top. Thanks!
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    heating my coop

    So right now in my coop I have a space heater hanging from the ceiling and also a lamp. It keeps my girls warm but I am looking for a better solution. The coop is getting a remodel this spring and some insulation !
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    New to hatching need advice

    So I want want to try and hatch some eggs instead of buying chicks this year. I know absolutely nothing about hatching. 1st- Is there more success with ordered eggs or could I use my girl's eggs (they would be a buff orpington NH red cross)? is there a way to test for fertility? 2nd-...
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    NH Red hens and Buff Orpington rooster

    So I just got a Buff rooster from a friend who didn't like watching him do his job:lol: I have NH red hens. And so what would the outcome be if one of my hens when broodie??? Very new chicken owner
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    Alaskan chicken newbie

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes I am new to chickens. I got my beautiful girls 9 months ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have 9 hens and one lucky guy. (3) What breeds do you have? The hens are New Hampshire reds, and Roo is a Buff...
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