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In my hatchery order of all hens, I ended up with two roosters - one a barred rock, one a dark brahma. They were raised together and have always been kept together with no problem at all. They are 17 weeks old today. Early this evening, the BR attacked the brahma and the brahma immediately...

I've been adjusting temperatures, scrubbing bowls, cleaning the enclosure, leaving work early to make sure food and water isn't depleted, for my one month old chicks. Although I'll continue to be alert, I'm going to relax now. Sunday I took the chicks outside for the first time, letting them...

My chicks from McMurray have shipped, although I haven't heard that from them yet but checked my account. From tracking it looks like they shipped about 6p yesterday, were in St. Paul at midnight, and no idea where they are now but heading to KY. Expected delivery shows Monday. Now, I've...

I'm renovating an old coop structure that has about a 2x3 wired window on one side. It has no provision for closing it off in case of severe weather and is situated where rain/snow would blow in pretty freely. I'm looking for the easiest non-handy person way to be able to secure the window...

I hope to have my chicks out of the run when I'm outside working or porch sitting while the weather is nice. Behind and both sides of me is cattle-fenced field, but in the front there is a fairly busy state road 250 feet from the house. There's a plank fence across the front except for a...

I ordered 15 chicks - 5 each of Australorp, Oprington and Barred Rock to meet the minimum - from Meyers last month. February 17 was the first available shipping date and with the weather being decently mild for winter (and my impatience), I chose that date. I think it was 54 degrees the day I...