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Several months back I purchased four orpingtons. A roo and three hens. I was told two were lavender and the other two were black. The roo and a hen were lavender. I incubated several eggs and started hatching them. The first one hatched mother's day and the others are 5 and 6 weeks old. My...

My chicks started pipping last night around 11:30. There isn't any progress 12 hours later. Do I start to help them? Humidity is at 70% and I still hear peeps coming from the egg. Ugh, do I help or not?

Has anyone ever used this in their brooder box? How well did it work? I use to use something similar in my horses stall and it was very absorbent. Chicks should be hatching on Monday! :) Thanks Patrice

These eggs have been in the incubator for 8 days now. I just got the humidity/thermometer today and put it in there. I've been using the thermometer that came with it. One says a little over and the other says a little under. I only got the other one so I know the humidity in the incubator. So...

I just got this girl yesterday. The lady I got her from said she thought that maybe she was being picked on and got injured by one of the other hens. That the swelling had gone down. I just haven't seen any notable marks where's someone could have pecked her or scratched her. I do have her...

I'm searching for white/black/blue/lavender, any of those color orps. I have 4 buff hens and buff roo. I just wanted to add some color to the flock. I'm using them for eggs and just want something pretty to look at while gathering the eggs. I really like the orpington breed so I want to stick...

My silkie's vent is protruding. Will this heal itself or do I need to do something? I did notice my roo on her earlier this afternoon. I'm new to chickens and want to make sure there isn't something I need to do to help her. She hasn't laid for a few weeks now so I'm confused on why he would be...

"She" ruffles her neck feathers and bumps chests with the other chicks. To which my husband says is her celebratory "hi". Is this normal behavior for a pullet? She is around 3 months old.

I'm hoping that I have 1 roo and 4 hens. At least that's what I asked for. ;) Roo?

I was told 3-4 months, but looking at pictures of chicks that age I'm second guessing their age. They are buff Orpington's. Just now getting their back and tail feathers.

I just have to share my dh's song he came up with. I found these worms this afternoon while digging around in the yard. I fed some to the girls and while I was feeding them he started singing... (to the tune of Rice-a-roni) Worm-a-roni, the backyard barnyard treat. Hahaha! I thought it was...

My husband and I are going to be building a coop soon. I was looking over some coops and plans and noticed a majority are a foot or two off the ground. Is there a reason for this, does it need/have to be off the ground? What's the purpose in having it off the ground or does it have a purpose? I...

Is there anyone in South Carolina? I can't be the only one.

Just wanted to introduce myself and my two girls. I've never had chickens and I have no idea what I'm doing. I've learned so much already just by all the wonderful information on this site. I was only suppose to have one chicken and the other was suppose to go to a friend. My chicken was...