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Definately not eating eggs. But I have notice a couple of hawks that visit and scare then hens through out the day. Also they dont rush out of the house in the morning to drink like my other flocks have. It is very frustrating cause this is the time that they usually lay the double yolk eggs...

Thanks for the information. I would like to add that I always raise RIR or NHR hens. This is not my first time. But it is the first time I used this hatchery. I would like to be sure that I am not missing something or see if others are having this problem with young hens at the proper laying...

I have 11 RIR hens that are not laying eggs. They are eight months old, I was getting two to three eggs every other day for a while when they were suppose to start laying, but it has been ten days or more and I haven't gotten any eggs. The hens are healthy and eating and playing normal. There...

I have 12 RIR's that all look similar. I want to be able to tell them apart. Any ideas on how to do this. Will putting spray paint on thier feet hurt them in any way? How are others accomplishing this? Thanks in advance.

Thanks. Sounds like you have a good system. I'm stoked about my first eggs. Looking for plenty more. Now to get them in the nest boxes. Thanks for the information.

I went in the coop today and found 9 eggs. I was just in there three days ago when I cleaned it (no eggs at that time). I have 12 chicken that are 17 weeks old. My Question is: are those eggs ok to eat? How long can egg be left out of the refrigerator? Also I found these eggs everywhere...

I used wire ties to put the hardware cloth together

Mine just started roosting but they are random. Some face the wall, others face the window.

Thanks, that's what I will do, uncover them at about 17 weeks. It is funny to watch them run up to each other chest bumping and standing tall. Thanks for the reply.

Hello, My chickens are about 12 weeks old. They are just starting to roost on the high roosts in the coop. Right now I have the three nest boxes covered with a piece of plywood so they cant get in them. I figured that I would let them get use to roosting first, hoping they won't sleep in the...

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I will cover with 1/2" hardware cloth. I was just worried that everyday the hawks would be there checking out the menu. Does the cd thing really work? Thanks.

So they (the hawks) wont try to break into my run? I khow that other predators will and I will do my best to secure it. I just don't like the idea of the hawks watching so closly.

I was working on my chicken house today and had the 5-week old chicks out side in a 3x5 dog crate. I take them outside every day. I looked up and there was about 6 or 7 red tail hawks circling above. I took the chicks and put them back in the garage and the hawks left. Since I have been...

Any pics of the small pig feeders? And how much are they?

Hello all, I've been reading here for the past 6 months for information and tips, this is a great site. I just got 12 baby chicks about 5 weeks ago. I've started to build my coop and run. I was wondering if anyone has used any type of rope or mesh netting to cover their run. Will this...