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I am buying a pair of Coronation Sussex and the breeder just sent me pics of the choices. We really want to hatch our own eggs in the Spring, or let a broody hen hatch eggs. We will probably keep a few, and then sell the rest of the chicks. I don't intend on selling them as purebred, but want to...

I am planning on getting a pair of Coronation Sussex at the end of this month from a breeder in our state. Not finding much current info on BYC. Anyone have any input on this breed? This will be our first roo and I want to make sure he's not agressive, but large and a good protector. From what I...

I am adding two Lavender Orpingtons to our flock! I will be keeping them quarantined in a separate coop at night, but can I let them free range during the day with my other chickens? If I need to I can rearrange so their coop is attached to the run and they are in the run during the day while...

We have a Dominique and Barred Rock, both 10 weeks old and very hard to tell apart. Their combs look a bit different. Anyone able to tell me which is which?

We have been waiting patiently, and today sweet Pepper laid an egg for us! She actually seemed proud, is that possible? Never knew an egg could be so beautiful :)

Our chicks are finally moved into the coop! The coop is divided and the big girls can't get to the littles. The littles are in the run during the day and the big girls free range. It's been about a week, so I thought we were ready for group time. Not so! The older girls chased and pecked the...

I have three hens and a duck, all about 4 months old. They have great nest boxes filled with straw in their coop. I have noticed two combs turning a darker red, but no squatting. Today I went to our shed to get new straw when cleaning out the coop. They had pulled apart bails of straw and there...

We need to expand our coop, and I found one that sounds great for sale nearby. Hoping someone with more experience can tell me if this one would be a good fit. We currently have 3 hens and a small coup. We placed the coop at the end of a 35 x 3 existing dog run. We barely use the run, but have...

What exactly is a Golden Buff? Similar to a Buff Orpington? Anyone have experience with this breed?

I took some leafy branches from trees my husband had trimmed and put them in the run for additional shade. It just crossed my mind this could be harmful if they eat the leaves. I have no idea what type of trees they are, but took some pics. Does anyone know if this will be

We have an 18 square foot coop with 4 nesting boxes. We currently have 3 "hens" and 1 duck, all about 8 weeks old. They free range on 5 acres during the day, though they stay very close right now. How many more chickens/ducks can we get comfortably? We get a ton of snow in the winter, will they...

Any idea on if these are hens or roos and what breeds they are? Super windy, so their feathers are a bit ruffled! They are now about 8 weeks. Thanks!