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I have three hens who all went broody two days ago. They are all sharing one nest and 11 eggs. Is this normal behavior that I should let happen? I know if two separately broody hens and their babies get put together, the moms can get aggressive toward the other chicks. But if they brood and...

I've recently started fermenting our chicken feed because everyone is singing the praises of all the health benefits. It has me thinking about all my other animals and wondering if I could do the same for them. We have three dogs, two cats, and a Green Cheek Conure (bird). I make the bird food...

I am a little concerned about this little one. it is almost five weeks and is probably 1/3-1/2 the size of the other five chicks who were all hatched the same day. There is also no comb development at all. It does not seem to be sick in any way. It is lively and active like the others. I do not...

I cuddle and love my babies, but they are terrified of me. They are four weeks now, and I've had them since 6 days. They run in terror every time I go to pick them up. Other people talk about their chicks playing with them and loving them. Am I doing something wrong? How did you get your babies...

Now that my "Mystery Babies" are 4 weeks, I was hoping people could give me some insight as to breed and gender. I'm still new to this, and would like to understand the signs of guessing these things better. Thanks in advance for any help! Sorry for the not-so-great pictures. They think the...

Hello all. I just recently realized that I LOVE CHICKENS! And this seems like a great place for us chickens lovers :) Our chicken experience so far: My husband and I bought a house with an acre a year ago, and decided to keep some chickens. We got 3 of them in April and I FELL IN LOVE! They...

I am new to chicken raising and got some chicks from a breeder in the area. At this time of year, she doesn't guarantee any type of breed since they are mostly out free ranging together. Breeds I know she has: Cuckoo Marans, Black Copper Marans, Welsummers, and Cream Legbars, but there could...