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  1. Lost my first hen

    Lost my first hen

    I have had chickens for the last few years and have lost a couple suddenly, when they were very young. However, I have had full grown hens with incredible luck in health and laying. A few days ago I noticed that my oldest hen Redd was not acting right. She was waddling and had a messy bottom. So...
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    Favorite eggs

    Hi all! I have a mixed flock of New Hampshire Red, RIR, Leghorns, and Black Star hens. The NHR has been laying for about 9 months and all the others are just beginning to lay. My question is this- Does anyone else notice a difference in the taste of eggs by breed? One of my leghorns has begun...
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    First time layers.

    Thanks! I am excited for the eggs to start "rolling" in. :wee
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    Post your FIRST EGG pics!

    1st egg from Snowie our 19 week old Leghorn.
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    First time layers.

    Hello all. About 20 weeks ago I added 6 new chicks to my backyard "mini farm." I raised them inside and then moved to a chicken tractor when they were old enough. I already had one year old hen (her buddy the rooster had to be culled after attacking and injuring my 4 year old granddaughter)...
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