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Has anyone tried feeding their chickens quinoa to boost their complete protein?

This is my first time raising Ameraucanas, and I know these chickens have some unusual traits, but I haven't read anything about early sexual maturity. I have 2 cockerels and 7 pullets; they're 11-1/2 weeks old. Both the guys have already started crowing, one last week, one today. I'm told...

My 10-1/2 week old Ameraucana cockerel has started crowing. Is this normal? He pays no attention to the pullets, who are weeks away from laying.

I recently decided to get chickens again (after a long hiatus) so I could have safe, clean, organic, free-range eggs and chicken dinners. When my friends found out, my project quickly grew to a five-household "co-op." One friend bought a coop, another helped with the pen, etc. I learned about...