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So I had a Broody Hen this spring and decided just to let it run its course. I also introduced 4 new chicks to the flock since we lost 4. The hen came off nest and for what ever reason thinks the 4 chicks are hers. She watches over them constantly , protects them from the other hens and gets all...

We were working around the house today and went to collect eggs. One of our white chickens was in the coop on the perch and not in the nest box middle of the day. I thought man thats weird , collected the eggs and went back to work. Around 3 o clock we took a break so I let the girls give the...

Well we went out tonight and low and behold we had three eggs in one nest, they were a greenish tint so the black chicken is doing her job. I am kinda questioning our nesting space , we have two large nest for 7 hens... Is that adequate or do I need to add a few boxes to the hen house ...

I have always heard that Chickens cant swim , well I have one that can , our neighbors dog chased one of my chicks into our pond. She swam to the middle and was there floating until we got the dog under contol. As soon as we did she swam to the bank and ran. She was completely exhausted and...

I have 8 hens that I purchased right at Easter , I assume they were two weeks old when I got them . My question is when can I expect them to start laying eggs and when should I introduce golf balls or fake eggs into their boxes Thanks Everyone

First post here guys and gals , we got our hens around easter and they have provided alot of enjoyment so far. I built them a nice coop and run but they are not going back into the coop at night? Is this normal or is there anything I can do other than rounding them up and putting them back in ?