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Yes, he does "dance". He circles one and tries but sometimes they walk off and he gives up, for the time being. He was successful one time that I saw but I didn't "see" anything productive, if that makes sense. I know this sounds weird, but since I am new to all this, I would like to know...

We only have 5 chickens--1 rooster and 4 hens--Rhode Island Reds. We would like to get a few of the breed that lays different colored eggs. What breed is that and would they get along with my Reds? Also, our rooster, who we got a few weeks ago (our neighbors dog killed our first rooster)...

they were free range before

My four hens, which are a year old, have been in a new coop since Sunday. One of them is pacing back and forth some every day and today I noticed she looks like she is breathing with her beak open. Is this anything to worry about? Thanks, Kelly

Norman Rockwell

Can anyone tell me what happens scientifically when an egg gets the chance to turn into a chick? Or direct me to somewhere/someone that might be able to help/tell me? My husband can eat eggs but not chicken (or turkey or fish). It would be nice to know what about the chicken that...

thanks for all the good tips. My next question is how to catch her and administer the medicine and where do you get the medicine?

My family and I are brand new to chicken owning--we have 6 Rhode Island Reds; 5 hens and 1 rooster. We bought them a week ago and were told they are about a year old. they have been free range until my husband and I can finish building their coop. I am wondering how much they should be fed...

I am so glad to find your website--My family and I are brand new to owning chickens; we only know what we have read in a book. We bought 6 Rhode Island Reds a week ago-1 rooster and 5 hens, which we are told are about a year old. They have been free range until my husband and I can finish...