new laying hens

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    New layer stopped laying. Normal or concern?

    My mallard hen is 7 1/2 months old now. She started laying for the first time on Christmas Eve morning. She laid everyday for 9 days (later in the day the last two days), and then stopped. I know it’s normal for the time and days she lays to fluctuate while her body gets used to a cycle, and...
    • AlyssaB4
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    • first time layer new layer new laying hens
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    • Forum: Ducks
  2. Johill

    Advice needed new hen missing feathers

    Hi all, I picked up two new Silver laced Wyandotte hens on the weekend. One of them is missing a lot of her saddle and tail feathers. I quarantined and examined them, no mites or lice to be seen. Only one of the he s is missing feathers... a assumed a roosters favourite, but find the missing...
    • Johill
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    • missing saddle feathers missing tail feathers new laying hens
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
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    New laying chickens

    Good morning everyone! I have been raising chicks...now 6 weeks old, but I was given 5 hens and 1 rooster a few days ago. The first day they were here I received 1 egg which was really exciting and in perfect condition. Two days ago I was in the run and saw one of the hens squat down and lay...
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