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I think this is a rooster. It is a barred rock. he/she is more white and yellow feet. 20 weeks old. I want to be sure before giving it away.

The mama hen just stop taken care of her 2 boys and 1 girl. All are about 5 weeks old. Because I live in the subdivision, I have to give the 2 boys away. I haven't done it yet. Will the girl get lonely by herself or she is ok with the other hen (approx. 1 year old). They were raised by...

I know calcium is not good for the chicks. Can I feed cheese to 2 weeks old chicks?

I have a hen that is broody. She has been sitting on the eggs for 5 days. Yesterday, I noticed the broody hen when outside for the whole day. One of the other hen, which is not broody sit on the eggs while the broody one out of the nest. Do non-broody hen take over duty sitting on the eggs...

I have two 3 days old chicks. She took the chicks out the nest yesterday. When other hen get close, she puff up but let the other hen pick her chicks. She did not stop the other hen. I thought she suppose to protect her chicks at any cost. Is that normal? thanks

The chicks hatched 2 days ago. How long before mama hen will take the chicks out of the nest? thanks

how soon do chicks eat and drink after cracked from the egg? thanks

Today is 21 days, the hen has been sitting on 7 eggs. I went to check on her and I chipping sound from the eggs. I saw one egg have little hole in it. I think the chick trying to crack out the egg. Should I help crack the shell for the chick? thanks

The hen has been sitting on 8 eggs for 18 days. This is her first time going broody. It should hatch within this week. I have a bad feeling that the eggs will not hatch. If the eggs did not hatch, I am going to place some little chicks for her. I will try to find chicks that is 1-3 days...

I have a Delawares, she has been sitting on the eggs for approx. 7 days now. I am thinking moving the nest to a cooler place. Currently the coop is directly under the sun and it is getting hot in Texas. If I to move the nest with the eggs, will she continue to lay there? thanks

Do broody hen still lay egg? thanks

Is it possible to have a 7 to 8 months old going broody? I have a Delaware, started laying around 2 months ago. After feeding her breakfast this morning, she went into the nest and lay there ever since. I am thinking to place some fertile eggs for her. When should I do that? 2 or 3 days...

One of my girl, got scare by a cat. She flew and hit something. I noticed her top beak is clipped about 1mm and the bottom one is ok. She try to grab foods and she is not getting it. I am afraid she will starve. Will the top beak growth back to be even with the bottom beak. Will she adjust...

Got home from work and saw a notice of violation today. I am in Missouri City, Texas, here is the city ordinance- Sec. 10-247. - Keeping fowl or rabbits. Fowl and rabbits shall be kept in a secure pen or enclosure that is at least 30 feet from any adjoining property line. What should I do...

I have a small coop with wood flooring. I am thinking to mix 1 part bleach and 10 parts water to disinfect the coop. Will this harm the chicken?

My hen has been laying everyday. I just noticed today one of the hen poop have little worm in there. Can I still eat the egg?

Anyone that have a mix flock. If you were to mix a large bird and small bird together. For example the Delaware and the Serama chickens. Will the the Delaware pick on the Serama because it is so much larger? Thanks

Will the chicken eat the roasted mealworm??

Caught a feral cat last night, now I don't know what to do with it. Do I just release it? I am afraid he may come back and kill the chickens. If I were to release him, how do I make sure he is not coming back? Thanks

Anyone using wood treatment for the coop? what type not toxic to the chickens?