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Rural/Farm Life

Vanje

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6. I have 4 "laying " (not so much) Hens.

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Wed Dec 21, 2011, 08:55 PM

Dec 2011

and a couple of bantams for broodies.
Only one hen , a glorious Australorp called "Mean Grrrl", is laying.

Tonight is the solstice. I'm hoping that the upcoming longer days will get my grrrls in gear.

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I'm ready for some eggs, Dammit! [View all] Vanje Dec 2011 OP

As I said on the other thread, mine never quit entirely. Denninmi Dec 2011 #1

Mine are done moulting. LWolf Dec 2011 #2

I believe the hens lay by amount of daylight Tsiyu Dec 2011 #3

Our chickens haven't slowed laying much. WheelWalker Dec 2011 #4

So jealous! Vanje Dec 2011 #5

I have 4 "laying " (not so much) Hens. Vanje Dec 2011 #6