- Jun 22, 2008
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Hey all! I'm sure that I have done this the wrong way, but on a recommendation we went to our local flea market to the "chicken lady" (everyone I know calls her that ) and bought 3 hens of indeterminate age. Clearly, I did not ask the right questions or many questions at all. (duh!) I think I was way to excited about the chickens!!! Anyway, we have had them for a week in their coop and they haven't laid one singe egg. How long does it take for them to get comfortable? We let them out a couple of days ago and had to chase them down before dark to get them back into the coop. Now I'm scared to let them out again. How long do I have to leave them in there before they realize that they need to go back at night? Also, (last question) my white orphington is losing feathers. I'm hoping that she's just molting and not sick; however, how would I know the difference and why would she be molting now? As I said, I'm very new and these poor chickens are going to have to put up with me for awhile!! Thanks a bunch for putting up with me and I look forward to getting to know you all.
Holly
Holly