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Thanks!

That's great! I just posted it there, thank you! Those pictures were super cute, too :)

A stray kitten that is taking refuge in our coop after Hurrican Matthew with Kentucky, our silkie hen.

They say silkies are good moms for other breeds, but I never saw this coming. This little kitten showed up after Hurricane Matthew and adopted herself into our chicken flock. Even after two weeks it's still very difficult to get near her without her running away, but armed with a flashlight and...

The saddest part for me is that right before he left he made a nest for his little wife and then ushered her into it and then guarded her. Then he let me pick him up and he immediately started falling asleep while I petted him. I suddenly felt terrible. But it was one of those situations...

A nice man took him (and two of the cockerels) to live on a farm today. Or... At least that's what they told me. Just when I was looking up 'how to slaughter a chicken' and realized I can never do it myself. They tell me he will be loved... (with rosemary?) He's been such a pain in the butt...

i'll just let the sitter know the situation and let her know not to keep them cooped up together. but you're saying keeping him around with the young cockerels is better for them for now?

no, she's never been broody. i notice she only does it around him. he gets his monkey up when she comes near him, it's like he's thinking "how dare you enter my vicinity!" it's like if she even looks at him he is in pluck mode. she puffs, he chases. it's an amazing process to watch, the way he...

haha thanks :)

Thank you so much. I appreciate your thorough response. It's a lot to stew on. I've been spending a lot of time in the coop just sitting and watching; maybe he is treating her like she's a mateable rooster actually. Never thought of that but now that you mention it, maybe she is putting the...

Hi, I'm new... I've been reading posts on here for at least a year and I always find my answer but now I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out what to do and just need to let it all out and hear what answers and advice come. My rooster and 3 hens grew up together and are all a little over a...

Hi there, i've been reading this site for quite a while now. i've gotten heaps of answers and helpful solutions. i just finally decided to get amongst it and seek out some specific advice. :) meanwhile, my introduction… we live in rural NC and are super happy to have realized our love for these...