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  1. ChickenCanoe

    Signs before laying

    Normally, with increasing day length, chickens will lay earlier than they would if reaching that age in fall or early winter. 17 weeks is sometimes recommended to start layer but IMO is a bit young for long life. If it were me, I'd get a little starter and feed that or half and half with the...
  2. ChickenCanoe

    Signs before laying

    you have a chicken with access to your kitchen counter? Not sure that is food safe. My wife freaks out if I bring a chicken indoors for a cursory exam.
  3. ChickenCanoe

    Signs before laying

    Check the space between the pointy pelvic bones (both sides of the vent). If the space is more than two fingers width, laying is imminent. They also eyeball and try out the nest box for about a week before the first egg. The ruffled feathers and head shaking may be a bad sign unrelated to egg...
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