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We got our first egg today! It was either an Orpington or Barred Rock who laid it, but it really doesn’t matter to me. My question is whether or not I have to switch to layer feed if 1/7 hens is laying and whether or not to introduce oyster shell. I have grit in their run at all times, does...

I think I made a mistake when I put my ladies out in their coop with the attached run. I didn't prep the run in any way, shape or form, and just assumed the dirt/grass/weed situation was good enough. Now that it's been a few weeks obviously the weeds/grass are gone and it's just bare soil, but...

I have 2 Easter Eggers in my mini flock. They’re about 7 weeks old (I know it’s early), this one is substantially larger than the other one and its coloring is different. The hatchery I bought them from only guarantees 90% are sexed correctly. Is it possible this one is a rooster? Or do I have...

We’re getting our chicks on Friday and my daughter wants to bring them to school and the teacher has approved. A few questions: 1. How old should the chicks be before I bring them to school? 2. Can they be away from the heat for 90 minutes? 3. If I have to transport them with the heat, do I...