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    Combining two groups of 9 week old chicks?

    So, out of the 5 chicks I got, 4 ended being roos. I’ve found someone who’s happy to take 3 of my cockerels in exchange for 3 pullets, but now I’m wondering how to combine the two groups. They’re going to be 9 weeks, and while they’re still inside I’m thinking of just putting them out together...
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    Probably ended up with 4 roos to 1 hen, what do I do?

    This is exactly what I needed to hear. I was trying to think of a way to get more Icelandics while only having two, but obviously it can’t just be the two of them, like everyone says. I’m working on finding pullets around, and thankfully I’ve found plenty, I’ve just need to make the several hour...
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    Probably ended up with 4 roos to 1 hen, what do I do?

    I’ve messaged the breeder to ask if he has any pullets he might be willing to sell and if he’s also willing to take some cockerels, but I messaged him pretty late, so I probably won’t hear back until tomorrow 😅 Worst case, I find some pullets of another breed and put up a flier advertising 3...
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    Probably ended up with 4 roos to 1 hen, what do I do?

    They’re about 5 weeks old now, maybe 6, and they’re all Icelandic chickens. I’m incredibly worries I ended up 4 roosters, and I’m completely at a loss for what I can do about it. I know that most probable answer is to either give away most of the roosters and get more hens, or just straight up...
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    Turkey hen keeps crouching, how to dissuade?

    It’s so weird how birds will just assume humans are other birds, especially if raised by humans.
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    Turkey hen keeps crouching, how to dissuade?

    I only have a tom other than her, but he’s about the wimpiest turkey I’ve ever seen and shows no interest in her.
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    Turkey hen keeps crouching, how to dissuade?

    So, I’m pretty sure she’s displaying mating behavior, but I’m not really happy about me being the focus. She’s started circling and stepping in front of me, as well as chasing me when I walk away. Is there anyway to break the news that I’m no where near interested?
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    Just started getting my first eggs, what do I do?

    Ok, that info makes me feel a lot better! As for the rooster, he honestly doesn’t do much besides hanging out with the bantam hen😅. We have two giant turkeys that are always looking out for everyone, they’ve even fought off a fox! But he’s cute, so we’re keeping him.
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    Just started getting my first eggs, what do I do?

    Ohh, that’s interesting!
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    Just started getting my first eggs, what do I do?

    Oh sorry, I meant why should I put them on them on pointy part of the egg?
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    Just started getting my first eggs, what do I do?

    Can I ask why?
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    Just started getting my first eggs, what do I do?

    I have a small flock of leghorn hens+two bantams, one hen and one rooster, and we’ve just started getting eggs from the leghorns. They’re laying normal, eggs look good and strong, all in the nesting boxes, but it doesn’t look like they care at all about the eggs? They don’t sit on them, which I...
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    Help! Turkey sitting with legs splayed out in front and it can’t balance/walk well. The feet curl and I’ve seen it hobble.

    It was a but wet last night, and he does roost high, so he could have slipped, but I don’t know what to do. I’ve placed him somewhere dry for right now.
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    Help! Turkey sitting with legs splayed out in front and it can’t balance/walk well. The feet curl and I’ve seen it hobble.

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    Hi, just joined!

    Oooo, good advice, and totally true!
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