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15 YEAR Anniversary 2009 • 2024

15 Laying Hen Mistakes

BY LEAH SMITH
ALTER_PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM
Silkies aren’t known for their egg-laying abilities, but they will brood and hatch other hens’ eggs very well.

Knowledge comes with experience, but you don’t have to learn everything the hard way. Here are 15 chicken-related wordsto-the-wise that will set you and your hens on the right path.

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