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A chicken keeper explains why flocks decline: you need new chicks every year. Older hens develop problems, so replace them regularly to keep your flock healthy and productive.

A chicken keeper explains why flocks decline: you need new chicks every year. Older hens develop problems, so replace them regularly to keep your flock healthy and productive.
What's wrong with my chicken? People ask me that all the time. I'll tell you what's wrong with your chicken. You didn't get chicks that year. Seriously, replenish the chickens. Just a fresh flow every year. Replace the old lady. Your chicken's probably too old. Things happen to them. Just keep the chickens flowing.

If I had to start my Homestead all over again, it could only pick one animal…