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We have what I think is a Leghorn. He was the sweetest thing in the world until we had a bear show up in our backyard who tried to get in the coop. Ever since, anytime our 3 year old boy goes near one of his ladies, he attacks and attacks hard. He has never gone after either myself or my...

Quote: Gerry, Thanks! I have an unlimited supply of shredded paper. I use it for foraging toys for my household birds. (I have an African Grey & Sun Conure) I also use it in the bottoms of their cages as it is much easier to just scoop that up and thow it away. I didn't know if this would...

Okay...I am a newbie with the chicken thing. We are trying to find out what would be the easiest thing to find in our town as floor material. Has anyone ever used shredded paper? Do you think this would work? I could get scads of it at work. It is so funny but we are having a really hard...

Hi guys, thanks for all the welcomes and the good information. I will go out tomorrow and look for some bluekote. Again thanks and I will keep you informed of our growth and progress.

We purchased all of the chickens in the lot...we got 9 of them. The auction owner would not disclose the name of the person who sold the chickens. The saddest thing ever was that they were in a burlap bag!!! We have only noticed the one with the wound on her head. The others seem to be...

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am the proud new owner of 9 Rhode Island Red Hens. I came here because I am hoping someone can help me with my serious problem. I purchased my chickens at a livestock auction and when I got them home I discovered that my new babies had been horribly abused. Most of...