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I just found out I have a 12 week old cockerel to go with my 6 pullets, and although I promised my neighbors no crowing (we live on a ranch, but still have a few neighbors close enough), I've decided to keep this guy and try a no-crow collar and see how things work out. I just read a Farmer's...

Funny, how at this time of year, all the free roos start appearing on Craigslist. In the same vein, all the posts appear on this site with folks wanting to know if they have a roo or a hen. I'm in the same boat here, although it's really NOT funny because we get so attached to our chicks as...

Hi, I have six girls, four and six weeks old. I learned quickly to NOT fill the feeders because they just love to spill it out onto the ground. Is this food considered "wasted"? Or, will they eventually peck at the food they've spilled out of the feeder and eventually eat it? Does this...

Hi, I got two chicks 2 weeks ago and am ready to add 4 more day-old chicks to the brooder. What is the best way to do this? Should I let the new checks get acclimated to their new home (without the two-week chicks present) and then introduce them to the two-week old chicks? Or, should I add...

Hi, i've read in a couple of places that the Reds tend to pick on the Buffs. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this an exception and not a rule? Thanks!

Hi, My name is Timm and I live in Felton, CA (in the Santa Cruz mountains). Although I've lived at my place for over 5 years, I've decided it's time to finish the chicken coop that the previous tenant started. My day-old chicks arrive in a couple of weeks from Mountain Feed in Ben Lomond. I...