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    Painful to watch! Integrating chicks into the flock

    So I purchased a coop that came with 5 laying hens already in it. 2 RIR's, 2 BR, and an EE. The person who I got it from also had 2 approximately 5-6 week old chicks and 5- 2.5 week old chicks. We brought them all home and all the babies came inside into a brooder initially. He had the older...
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    New to me 8 month old hens, can I make them like me?

    So I recently purchased a coop from a young guy who simply didn't have time for these chickens anymore. I took the chickens he had with it, why not?! There are 2 RIR, 2 barred rock, and an Americauna or EE... I'm thinking EE. They aren't mean but they aren't really thrilled when I'm around...
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    Hello! Newbie in Wisconsin :)

    I've been reading along for a few months! We knew we would be getting some chickens when we bought 5 acres last year. I've been searching for an old coop or shed or something to make into a coop when I came upon a young guy looking to rehire his 12 chickens and their coop! I thought I'd ease...
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