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    Sponsored Post Nestera Coop Giveaway! Total worth $1595

    Amazing coop! A 25 year maintenance and repair free coop is unheard of!!!! I think every feature is fantastic but the thought of never having to replace or continuously update and repair old rickety coops is a dream come true! That way, us crazy chicken people can enjoy our flocks without the...
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    Rooster had all of his tail feathers ripped out by hens

    Once he’s healed, I will watch for the instigator!
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    Hens won’t leave rooster alone

    I think I’ve heard that too… 10 hens per rooster.
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    Rooster had all of his tail feathers ripped out by hens

    Not sure. I’ve noticed several
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    Rooster had all of his tail feathers ripped out by hens

    I do only have one polish hen. The other 18 are standard size but he hasn’t had any issues breeding with them.
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    Hens won’t leave rooster alone

    I just posted the same problem. My rooster is around the same age as my hens… around a year and a half old. But he is new to the flock (been with them 3 months) He seems to do is job well. But I think the hens are just bullies. And there are 19 hens. Maybe there’s too many hens for him. I...
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    Rooster had all of his tail feathers ripped out by hens

    So I came home today, and my poor little rooster is bleeding because the hens won’t stop picking on him and tearing out his feathers. (He’s a white crested black polish) The hens are mostly full size hens. They’ve been fine for 3 months since we got him. Now all of a sudden, they are picking...
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    My first attempt at a coop and run...

    Looks great!!! Love it!!! Great job for someone new to chickens!!!!! You are going to be a great chicken tender!!!
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    Rooster attacked new hen

    Thanks! Good ideas
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    Rooster attacked new hen

    I actually have had them in a pen close by for over a week. I didn’t even get to the point of putting the other pullet in. I only put the first in.
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    Review by 'Akennedy' in article '10 Health Precautions For Backyard Chicken Owners'

    I take medication that suppresses my immune system so I am very careful around my chickens. You were spot on with your advice!
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    My rooster is attacking 2 of my hens

    I had a rooster who grew up with all the hens suddenly decide he didn’t like the polish hen any more. I don’t know if it was because she was smaller and he had a harder time breeding with her. But he was constantly attacking her and chasing her away, like trying to get rid of her. So he had to...
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    Rooster attacked new hen

    I tried integrating 2 pullets about 5 months old into a flock of 4 (rooster and 3 hens) I thought he’d be delighted to have some more hens. But he went completely insane and acted like he was trying to kill the first one I put in. Now she can’t open one of her eyes. It’s all swollen. I hope...
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    How do you feed your flock?

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    Turkens, OE, CCLB - ~5wks

    I can’t wait to see how they feather out!!! They are really pretty!
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