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When Hens Stop Laying
Summer is warm, the days are long, and you get used to having lots of eggs. Then your hens stop laying. Michele Cook looks at the many different reasons your hens may (temporarily) have stopped laying eggs.
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A Guide to Sick Chicken Symptoms
With so much talk about chicken illnesses this year, it’s good to know what a sick chicken looks like, so we can try to help our feathered pets feel better quickly. We are all uncertain at times, but there are certain criteria you can use to assess if your bird has sick chicken symptoms.
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Winterizing Chicken Coops
Is it time to start winterizing chicken coops? Keep egg production going during cold months by learning how to keep chickens warm in the winter.
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What Does it Mean When a Chicken Lays a Lash Egg?
Ever heard of a lash egg? Odds are you probably haven’t. It can be a one-time occurrence or it can be an uncommon symptom of an illness that is actually the number one killer of laying hens.
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Why Have My Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs?
Why have my chickens stopped laying eggs? Find out what could cause your chickens to stop laying eggs.
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Do Chickens Need Heat in Winter?
Do chickens need heat in winter, and if so, what are the pros and cons of heating the coop? Read on to find the solution to fit your flock.
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No Jolt During The Molt: Chicken Care in 7 Steps
Ready or not, here comes the molt. Chickens shedding feathers and a drop in egg production are good indicators that your birds are going through molt.
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Alternatives to Culling Chickens
My eight-year-old hen still manages to pop out a handful of eggs a year, but they’re usually wrinkled and a bit distorted with thin shells.
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Ask the Expert: Egg-Bound Chickens and Other Laying Issues
Do you have questions about egg-bound chickens and other laying issues? Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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