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    Sandpaper-Like First Egg

    Thank you so much! What a relief! It’s our first time raising chickens 🙈
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    Sandpaper-Like First Egg

    Hello! We were delighted this morning to find what looks like our first egg. However the shell was incredibly thin, so thin it could easily be crushed if we weren’t careful. The membrane was in tact, but the shell itself felt like sandpaper. We offer free choice oyster shells, have plenty of...
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    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    We’re installing latches this weekend :) The ramp is currently used to bar the doors securely at night at the moment. We’re in Sweden so foxes and birds of prey are our biggest threats.
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    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    Everyone, thank you all for all the helpful tips and advice. This evening we put a little light in the coop and 9 out of 10 went in on their own. It seems that was what was needed. I do appreciate everyone taking their time to help me. I’m a first time chicken owner and very much want my...
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    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    Yes. The longer side of the new coop has a large window/door (not pictured) and ventilation. The back of the coop has the same kind of door as the front as well.
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    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    The gifted coop, no, it had very poor ventilation which is why we moved them out almost immediately. The larger one yes. We’ve spared no expense with making sure this coop has what they need.
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    Chickens Won't Return to the Coop at Night

    Update: Thank you all for the assistance. A little light was installed and that was just what was needed for them. Hi everyone, Hope I can get some much needed help on this. We have ten English buff orpington chickens and two coops. One was gifted to us, and one - much larger than the gifted...
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