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Thoughts on breed? As title, purchased as sexed cuckoo maran. Thought she’d be coloring by now. 2.5 weeks, 9 weeks, and 13 weeks.

A bit of background: he was added to an existing back yard flock which currently has one 8yo hen, two 5yo hens, him and his “sister”. He tends to focus on his “sister” and one of the slightly older girls. To the point that one is missing saddle feathers and the other is a little scraggy. I...

Is there such a thing as a chart that compares chicken breeds to the US agriculture "tree maps"? It seems like there should many similarities between tree species and chicken breeds, at least from a climate tolerance standpoint. I'm sure many breeds will perform well anywhere, and with proper...

I got a mixed flock about 18 weeks ago. These two are about 19 weeks old. Both have been laying for a week or two. Got them at Tractor Supply and I'm sure they're mutts. Any idea what kind of mutts they may be?

I've taken to sitting in the back porch, in a rocker, smoking a pipe, and watching the girls. I have a tobacconist nearby that sells "local" blends, as well cigars, and they've recently started a bar... I've enjoyed a few of their concoctions while watching the sun set and the chooks peck and...

So, my girls supervised free range about 10 hours a day. With the stupid hot weather we've been having here in northern Michigan they've found that their favorite spot to chill is the deep shade under the porch attached to the back of the house. They have many places they could go but that's...

So, I've seen many recommending feeding hard boiled and chopped or mashed as treats or supplements... Why not scrambled? My girls love them, they're easier and quicker for me to cook, any specific reason to recommend hard boiled over scrambled? Thanks

My name's Josh. From Traverse City, MI. I've been trolling the forums a lot and have finally taken the plunge and started an account. The information I've gleaned from the sight has been invaluable thus far and I'd like to thank everyone who has posted with great info ranging from "how to take...