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The chick in the middle of this picture has got me baffled... I got her from Rural King and the bin she was in said "Ameraucana." I'm just not so sure? When I pick her up, she's very thick and meaty and it's not anything like any of my other egg layers. I can try to get you a better picture if...

I've got a 1 month old RIR and she's looking like a he... It's supposed to be a pullet but I'm now thinking it's a cockerel and I'm VERY excited about the possibility! I was disappointed at first but the more I think it's a cockerel, the more I'm growing to love the idea. So, now I'm afraid I've...

YES!!! I have a broody hen! I'm so excited! I'm getting some babies in a couple of weeks and was hoping one of my ladies would go broody! Does anyone have experience or advice on having a hen adopt and raise babies? Should I just do it myself? Do I need to keep her and the babies separate...

I've only got two hens (a Black Australorp and a Barred Rock) who are currently free ranging my yard. They typically do this all day long and enjoy it. They are around 10 months of age. For the last two days, my Australorp has started circling my house cackling like she is angry. Every time...

So... I'm not too worried about it at the moment but I did have a few questions. I've got an Australorp who is just under a year (around 9 months.) She is laying great, acting normal, and currently out in my yard foraging. The problem is; my husband picked her up before he went to work and I...

Hey all! I've ordered 5 new chicks from the hatchery and plan on adding them to my existing flock of 2. I had 3 casualties last year and as you've guessed, I'd like to expand my flock. I was hoping someone could give me great advice on this. Here is my plan (tell me when and if its wrong.)...

Gosh I'm so new to this whole chicken thing! I have a Black Australorp and a Barred Rock... I picked up my Barred and she just seemed kinda thin. I only really noticed it this week. Should i be concerned? They are both only around 13 weeks and i've heard the weight changes when they hit a...

Today i got up went straight to my two chickens to let them spend the day in the yard. They were clucking and being their usual selves - nothing out of character. But then my Black Australorp (11 weeks) took one look at me and started flipping out. (I promise i don't beat them. Lol.) She...

I recently MAIL ORDERED chicks and after receiving stressed, unhealthy, babies, i decided NEVER AGAIN! I have no problem with the hatchery from which i ordered, but the fact that it took two days to get to them to me. I understand that it's no ones fault that it took that long and understand...

I have this Buff Orpington and from the minute i got her she has pasted up and been very lethargic. Her vent is cleared now but i cant seem to get her to eat or drink. She is very weak and only wants to sleep... I ended up isolating her and putting some of the chick starter into her water and...

Okay so i know this sounds CRAZY! But, i was wandering if there was a way to put some sort of sand based litter in a litterbox in my coop. It would be awesome if my chickens would just do their business in the box so i could scoop it out and not hassel with the whole cleaning thing. If not...

I really want to get a rooster to help protect my flock. I've read a lot about them and i think i may be able to handle it . I know the key is to NEVER hurt your rooster because he see you as "fightable" and takes it as your "challenging" him. So i understand that to tame him, i have to pick...