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And there are many factors to consider before letting them loose. Do you have dogs or cats? Do you have known predators in your area like hawks? Are you going to leave them unattended? Whenever I get some new girls and let them out, I monitor them for an hour or two. Some chickens are really...

I just added four new hens. I kept them in the coop for about three days then let them out to free range. When it was time for them to go back in the chicken house, a drove them back in and they were good to go. This process is much easier if you have a few older, well-trained hens that have...

I am looking for the best homemade feed recipes for feeding a flock of 10-20 in Florida. I've fed FRM and Layena in the past, and I want to get away from soy-based protien and more natural ingredients without the expense of organic feed. I have nine hens now and I am soon to double or even...

Living in the country and getting upset about hearing a rooster crow is like going to the beach and getting upset about how sandy it is.

Living in the country and getting upset about hearing a rooster crow is like going to the beach and getting upset about how sandy it is.

This would make me mad as a fire ant. Personally, this guy and I would have words. He wouldn't like my words. I'm a former Marine and I am VERY attached to my chickens. This guy would be walking on my fighting side if I caught him doing this. He's an idiot. Police officers aren't required to...

New to BYC. Loving it. I'm in NE Florida. Go Gators!

Right on. Will do. Thanks!

I live in NE Florida. My hens live in a big, screened house and they do get wet from time to time, but it's no biggie. As a matter of fact, when we go through spells when we don't get rain for a week or two, I'll spray them off (mist setting on my nozzle) with the water hose. A few of my hens...

My Amerecaunas aren't prolific layers, but there is something to be said about their temperment. They are very sweet. They also handle extreme temperatures well. My RIRs are solid layers and very docile. Leghorns are great layers but they can be a bit skidish. Never had sex-links but I gather...