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I have a NH broody hen who has hatched at least 3 chicks so far and is still sitting tight. Yesterday I noticed that she had a very small comb compared to all the other hens. My question(s) is: is this a characteristic of a broody? (having a smaller comb from more estrogen)/ or could it be...

I cooked a roo of mine for Thanksgiving dinner in a crockpot. He had more fat than I expected which I thought was nice. When he was done I pulled out one of the whole potatos and it had what looked like yellow tinted clear jello on the sides. The other potatos were simular with attachments...

I did a search of old eggs, boiled eggs and floaters but couldn't find anything about this. I have some eggs that now float when put in water. I've been told that they are too old to cook. But they boiled up fine. other than being a bit rubbery. Are floaters safe to eat and can I mash...

What book would be recommended for a beginner that discusses chicken genetics? At the risk of using an oxymoron, a 'simple genetics' book. I've been through cell biology, biochem and a few other biology classes, so it doesn't have to be on the grade school level. Maybe a better way of...

How would you cook an old cockeral? (over 18 weeks old?) I have some I need to cull and have been hesitant because I don't know how to cook a potnetially tough bird? Do you slow simmer it? Pressure cook it?, Dutch pot cook it? Brine it then roast it? I'm good up to the cooking part...

My neighbor came over and excitedly explained that one of my 9 month old hens had caught a snake. So I went to investigate. She had caught a gardner snake of about 16 inches in length and was thrashing it about. After about 3 minutes she had it killed enough to eat and I thought she would...

My neighbor put weedkiller all along our common fence which my hens have access to both sides. I was not aware of this for maybe a week or so. Would the poison affect the hens or their eggs? I have destroyed about two or three weeks of eggs and am wondering how long I should wait until...