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Has anyone had a rooster who is such a Clumsy/violent “mater” that he has torn the skin on the hens’ backs? The first hen about six months ago had a wound that I assumed was from a possible predator attack. It looked horrific but after cleaning and some liquid bandage she healed just fine. I...

Strangely I was getting my chicks ready to move in to the garage and realized they’re only 4 1/2 weeks but they look so big to me compared to other years!! do you think they’ll be ok with a brooder plate (night temps in 40’s?)

Legs are def bluer sometimes olive looking than they seem in that first photo.

Well at least I got one Ameraucana ❤️ Have never had an Easter Egger either so that’s fine. Haha

Woohoo thanks everyone! Xoxo

this was sold as an Ameraucana at my local Agway

Anyone want a rooster?

can you tell me, is it the comb? or what other features?

any thoughts? approaching 8 weeks

Can you tell me why it’s a Maran?I also have similar that are supposed to be barred rocks. Still learning,

Neither is necessary, I've never boiled water or added ACV. On my third batch of chicks

Definitely now. I have mine in a 30 in high playpen and they can fly out at 3 weeks. Make a frame or something that lays flat on top so there's no chance of anyone getting out. Simple rectangular frame with hardware cloth on top should do it.

Awwww! I remember the first time I saw one of my chicks do that I thought it was having a seizure!!! ;p Perfectly normal. Wait until you see her do it outside! :) I love filming it in slow motion.

I purchased mine at Tractor Supply. They are awesome for broody hens as you can just pick them up hen and all

hello there, this is my third batch of chicks and I should know by now to be more patient...but I have one of my two GLW’s acting very much like a rooster. Other than his behavior I also noticed his tail feathers are practically nonexistent next to the other and it looks like his comb may be...