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  1. aart

    Would adding new chickens cause my current hens to stop laying?

    Finding a hidden nest by looking for it is not always successful. That's why you check the vent and pelvic bones to see if they are laying, then if it appears they are laying from the exam you actually confine them. You're not just looking for egg binding, but the spacing of pelvic points and...
  2. aart

    Would adding new chickens cause my current hens to stop laying?

    They may be laying out in range area to protest the newcomers. .....and sad to say, molting season is upon us. Do a butt check and if they look to be laying lock 'em up. Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them...
  3. aart

    Would adding new chickens cause my current hens to stop laying?

    Free ranging.....and new 'intruders'(gasp!) in the coop....they may be laying out in range area. Might try keeping them confined for a few days. Softshells could be from stress..... from the little infection and/or the newcomers and/or the weather spiking hot in spring. Chicken don't much like...
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