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Are owl decoys really very effective for hawk prevention? What are some ways the BYC community are using to deter hawks? I have a secure coop/run but I want to let the girls free range in a fenced in 30X100 grassy area. there'll be 4-5 Black Australorps in my flock also. I've heard that hanging...

I'm considering some black austrolorps also. How would they fare in the heat?

Thanks, I really like the temperament of those birds so I’m hoping I can stay with them. It’s been about 10 yrs or so since I had leghorns, are there newer, more prolific layers that have taken their place, or are they still the good ol standard they always were?

G'mornin I moved to Tool, TX. a couple years ago from Reno, NV. In Reno I had RIR, Barred Rocks and Leghorns. Very prolific layers and handled the cold winters well. I'd like to start another flock this next spring and was wondering if the same breeds will be alright for the hot humid summers...

We're going to be raising 12-15 mixed breed chicks from day old hatchlings. I'd like to raise a few (4-6) quail chicks also. Can they be raised together? Will they be able to exist together?

Can I raise chicks and quail chicks together in the same coop/run?

I'm selling my hendom and getting out of the chickeneering business. Turn my loss into your gain with this great set up! I have 14 hens total. 5 Easter Eggers that are 15 months old and laying blue-green eggs every day. 5 Barred Plymouth Rocks and 4 Rhode Island Reds that are 3 months old and...

I have 6 Black stars and 5 California Whites all 1 1/2 yrs old. They're in the middle of molting but otherwise fine. I live in the city and want to replace them with RIR's and Barred Rocks in the spring and would like to find a home for them now. They're free to whoever wants them, however you...

I have 6 Black stars and 5 California Whites all 1 1/2 yrs old. They're in the middle of molting but otherwise fine. I live in the city and want to replace them with RIR's and Barred Rocks in the spring and would like to find a home for them now. They're free to whoever wants them, however you...

we've got a problem with squirrels in the feeder. any suggestions for getting rid of em?

How do you feed the newbies their Start n Grow and the older gals their Layer feed when they're integrated without each group eating the other's feed

Hi folks, I need some advise. I have 5 Easter Eggers that are 10 weeks old and I'm wanting to integrate them with the 11 older girls (15 months) I have. My questions are : how do I keep each group from eating each others designated food (unmedicated chick starter and Layena)? And, I know they'll...

My Black Stars have been laying since 7/12. I also have 5 California Whites and get 5 eggs a day quite often. I'm just looking for a way to determine if a chicken is laying or not

I have 6 black stars and only 5 are laying. Does anyone know a good way to determine which hen isn't laying?

I have 6 black stars and 5 California whites.Tthey're 14 months old and healthy as can be. Tha most eggs I've ever collected from them is 10, 5 brown and 5 white. How can I determine which black star isn't laying?