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    feed question as we head into cold weather

    Thank you all for the replies! We are in SW Virginia, so it very rarely gets below freezing. I’ll keep them on the grower feed.
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    feed question as we head into cold weather

    Hi, This is probably a dumb question. My pullets are now 16 weeks old. I am now thinking that they probably won't lay until after it warms up again in the spring. Considering that, should I go ahead and switch them to a layer feed in about a month even though they aren't laying? Thanks!
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    Pecking order so far not what I expected!

    Newbie here. It’s probably still early because they are only 15 weeks old. I have 3 pullets: 1 EE, 1 Buff Orpington and 1 Welsummer. My Orpington is of course the cuddliest of the 3 and the Welsummer is the most aloof. What is surprising to me is that the Orpington is the most assertive when it...
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    Hello from Southwest Virginia!

    Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Completely new! We got our first flock of 3 chicks almost 7 weeks ago. What breeds do you have? We have 3 total: 1 Easter Egger, 1 Welsummer, and 1 Buff Orpington. What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Getting...
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    And finally, is my 6 week old buff Orpington a pullet?
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    And please tell me about my 6-week old Easter Egger!
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    How about my 6-week old welsummer?
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    6-week olds. 3 different breeds. What are the genders?

    I have one Welsummer, one Buff Orpington, and one EE. Please tell me your best guess on gender! 2 pictures of each is attached. I’m particularly nervous about the EE because she’s so large with really thick feet. TIA!
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    Scabby crown?

    Thank you! Yes I meant her comb. I will do that!
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    Scabby crown?

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    Scabby crown?

    newbie here! My 5-week old Easter Egger has a scab on her crown. Should I be worried? Thank you!
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