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    Free ranging pros and cons?

    My chickens are always in the woods and bushes. Very rarely do they go out to the open areas. I think they do this for shade as well as protection. Hawks and other preditors have a harder time seeing them when they are in brush. I would just check on them often and if there is any areas you...
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    Chemicals

    You would think since I am surrounded by Mark Twain National forrest they would use chemicals that don't harm the animals. I am going to call the utility company. Thanks
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    Chemicals

    I live way back in the woods and about 100 ft from my house is a powerline that goes through the property. When I woke up I saw men spraying around the area. I tried to ask them what they were spraying and they didn't speak English. I told them to stop because I have chickens that free range...
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    Free ranging pros and cons?

    I live way back in the woods and about 100 ft from my house is a powerline that goes through the property. When I woke up I saw men spraying around the area. I tried to ask them what they were spraying and they didn't speak English. I told them to stop because I have chickens that free range...
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    leghorn?

    I posted pics when they were little and it was a toss up between leghorn and white rock. Now I'm thinking leghorn. What does everyone else think. They are 3 months old now
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    Banty Thread!!!

    They are small and the standards are still pullets only 3 months old. lol
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    Banty Thread!!!

    My bantams rule the flock! They are definitely the boss!
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    Banty Thread!!!

    This is lacy. Captain Jacks love. lol Here they are together
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    Banty Thread!!!

    thank you
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    Banty Thread!!!

    my 4 yr old son named him. lol
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    at what age do roosters begin to crow???

    Mine started around 10 weeks. It was rather pathetic at first but gets better all the time.
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    Banty Thread!!!

    This is Captain Jack Sparrow. He's a silver sebright bantam.
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    What breed!

    A female will have no wattle. Both hen and roosters have the same feathering but it is a roo. Sorry
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    What breed!

    That is 100% a sebright roo. I have silver sebrights here is the hen here is the roo
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    A Jealous Chicken?

    Wow. you learn something every day. Thanks for the info. The sexlink in young though only about 3 months and hasn't even grown much of a wattle yet. But she keeps isolating herself from the group a lot. She now tries to be by herself. Surly he will learn shes female. Thanks for info
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