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Sad to hear about the dropped egg...Some folks don't candle their eggs I did b/c a hen doesn't always kick a rotten egg out of the...

Lots of good info...remember after 21 days of this she WILL look a bit tattered. Weight loss isn't uncommon. Read up on egg candling, it...

There is no need to feel bad about having favorites, I think if we were all honest, we all have a few that we like the most. Keep an...

While these last few posts are "mostly true" People tend to forget that domestic chickens are NOT the same Red Jungle Fowl that lived in...

If you are dedicated to this, you should mark the eggs (to know that no other hen is sneaking newer eggs in, and learn to candle the...

If you truly want chicks, you will have to endure a long period of difficult times. Chickens often lose feathers, weight, health, and...

Check them over real well for mites and/or lice: Google images of lice/mites and their eggs before the inspection so you'll know what...

As a healthcare professional, I'm constantly telling horrified parents that just b/c your child has lice/scabies/etc. doesn't mean that...

I quickly glanced over the thread again, it's been a while since it was active. My Bard Rock is still around- I didn't give her away and...

Mat10, I mean I'm getting rid of the Bard Rock. I won't allow one hen to bully another. I've tried separating her in a cage for a while...

I've had almost the exact same problem for 6 months since we adopted a few new hens. All integrated into the original flock except a SLW...

During the Pandemic I met with "naysayers" who refused inoculations against COVID b/c It wasn't 'natural" or "organic" They believed...

Thanks for the clarification. Yeah, those who get pleasure from watching any animal fight should be locked in a cage about 5X5, fed dog...

LOL, you got a lot of constructive opinions. If you choose to "interview" a new rooster for gentleness, or just do without one, you will...

Glad you clarified that...hens have enough of a hard time without 4 year olds chasing them around. :wee:wee