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    Foot Issue?

    Hello! I was out checking on the girls earlier as it is cold and snowy here and noticed one had what I thought was bumblefoot. She's semi feral so I snatched her up intending to bring her in and fight her to soak and dig. However, when I flipped her foot over there is nothing I can identify to...
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    Broody Hen Question

    Hello! I believe I have my first broody hen. I have four hens total, all EE hatched May of 2023. We left for 3 days over the 4th of July holiday and when we came back I noticed a large amount of small fluffy feathers in the main nesting box (it's actually a large planter they always wanted to...
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    When do EEs start laying?

    Of my four, I had one over achiever that laid at 18 weeks, but the rest were 20-24 weeks.
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    Converting metal shed to chicken coop help

    I would also make sure to seal the bottom up well when mounting it to the base. We neglected that and now I'm fighting moisture issues in the bottom. Waiting for the weather to clear up and then I'm going to have to empty it out, clean it and seal it.
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    Converting metal shed to chicken coop help

    Placed vertical vents in mine as the panels run vertical to keep the structure as intact as possible. I had to cut across one of those ridges for the pop door and it definitely takes away from the stability of the wall. For our base we framed out a floor like you would for any shed with...
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    Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

    Has anyone noticed that eggs layed by specific hens peel better than others? I know older eggs tend to peel better period, but we eat so many eggs sometimes that is not an option. I have 4 EE hens. 2 lay blue (different shades), 1 olive and 1 brown. The brown eggs always peel super easy and are...
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    Chickens digging

    I put pavers on both the inside and outside
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    Making the coop/run area pretty - show me what you’ve done

    It’s going to get garden beds put around it and a stone path to the door. The decor will build up I’m sure. I already have a Halloween stash for it. Plan to grow some vines next year as well.
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    Need Advice/Suggestions

    They have been on layer feed for about 2 weeks. They have access to both oyster shell and crushed egg shells. I've been told this is somewhat normal for a new, young layer, I am just trying to figure out now if I have two with the same problem or one trying to work herself out. About 2 hours...
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    Need Advice/Suggestions

    I have 4 Easter Egger hens that are 18 weeks + 1 day today. I got my first egg last Thursday. I found it in the run in the afternoon. I found the next one on Sunday morning in the coop in the middle of the floor and it was completely shell-less. This morning there were 2 eggs that were laid...
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    First egg from my Amerucana - x2!

    I just got my first egg two days ago and a shell-less one today. Hoping for another regular tomorrow. Did you crochet your egg basket? I would love to purchase the pattern for it
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    My First Egg!

    I’m so excited! And wasn't expecting anything for a couple weeks still!
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    Roosting on tray instead of roost bar

    One of my four literally roosts anywhere but the bar. I just let her go. At least yours has her butt aimed in the right direction!
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    Chicken poop when you don’t compost

    I only have 4 birds. I've been burying it in my unused garden bed, but I have also scooped it and thrown it out like you would kitty litter scoopings. It's not a very large amount at all.
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    Chicks available - St.Louis, MO

    I have 6 - 2 week old easter egger chicks available just south of St. Louis (Jefferson County), MO. They were purchased sexed as pullets.
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