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Feed store barred rock (hatchery stock). This chick was very small but I choose it as I needed a chick to graft to a broody. The chick has thrived with it's Mama and is very shy and quiet. Any thoughts on gender?

Purchased this chick from the local feed store to put under a broody. Any thoughts on breed and/or gender? 3 weeks old.

I have a mixed flock of 7 (hopefully) pullets - 12 weeks old. At night, 6 get up to the highest roost via a lower roost that is about 2 feet off the ground. The BO cannot get up to the first roost, so we added a lower roost at about 6" to help to get her started. Of course, she won't use the...

Found a mealworm farm up the road - purchased a 1000 mealworms for $5 and also a 1000 crickets for $17. Where do I keep the crickets? They came in a cardboard box with air holes and some sliced carrots inside - what do I do with them now? How long will they live? BTW, I only have 7 (7 week...

Here is my coop. It is 3.5' x 6.5' = 22.75 sq ft - on concrete slab - ventilation on all four sides - locks to be put on doors The nesting box area is raised and is only 3' x 3' The coop is in an enclosed area of 13' x 19' = 247 sq ft - top of enclosure will be covered with 7/8"...

Have set up the brooder in the garage and am wondering if the noise of the (automatic) garage door opening and closing will scare the chicks? (chicks to arrive in the next day or two)