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Thanks everyone. I use hay in my nesting boxes and check it often to make sure it is clean, add to it, etc. All of the girls sleep on the roost at night. So, here's another question.....what is the best method for cleaning their fluffy butts? I can think of one hen that could benefit. Maybe...

hi everyone! Thoughts on eggs with lots of poop on them.......is there something that I need to do? Thanks!

So sorry to hear this. :(

4!! 😀 From 6 hens. So excited they started laying!

3 eggs today! 6 hens. They are just starting to lay. This is the most I've gotten in one day and I'm super excited!!!

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Hey there. My hens are 5.5 months old. When can I expect them to start laying? I don't have my hopes up that it will happen until spring. Does anyone have tips to boost production? Am I supposed to be feeding them something special? Thanks!

Yeah, we do have ash, but the area we're concerned about is direct foot traffic inside. The chickens do range all the way up to our front door...so that is why we are concerned. Thanks for the responses!! Looks like sand may be our best bet for now. And manual labor. We did find out...

No......sadly, not yet. And now that it is winter I'm guessing it won't be until springtime. Right?

I have 3 Plymouth barred rock, 3 golden laced wynnadette, and 1 unknown!!

Hello! I am a new member. Just started with baby chicks this July. I have 7 hens total and loving it so far!

Can anyone recommend a de-icer that is safe to use with chickens that free range? We bought "pet safe" , but that mostly refers to dogs and cats. Want to make sure if the hens were to peck at it or eat it they would be okay. Thanks!