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We actually left them with her until mom herself decided she was done. It was more gradual with her last brood but this time Dory just woke up one day and decided, no more! You'll definitely know when she's done; the chicks continue to try and follow her around and take food from her, but she'll...

Welcome to the site! First of all I'm sorry about your rooster problems, it's disappointing to become attached to a bird and then not be able to keep it. I'm glad you have somewhere you can take them, though. I'm too worry about where my roosters end up. Though I think I might rather them get...

Oh, I'd be very interested in seeing how these little ones turn out! Blue-Laced Red Wyandottes are so gorgeous. Hoping that you get girls out of the hatch! And that those chicks carry their mama's brooding tendency. Our hen Dory just finished taking care of her last brood, much to their...

Has it made any more progress on pipping? If not I would say the chick has likely passed away. If it is continuing to pip, then I'm not completely sure, I've never had a silent hatcher before! Hopefully someone else can give you some more insight.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!! So glad that her brood went well! It's amazing how instinctive mothering behavior is to chickens. Watching a hen with her chicks is one of my favorite things in the world. So how old are the little ones now? Any idea on who was mom and dad for each?

raddled

Sorry it took me so long to reply! Haven't been around the forum much lately. As 1muttsfan said, there is a Michigan forum on here, with plenty of advice I think you'll appreciate. :) As for my own two cents; once again I say Orpingtons. I swear to goodness that's not just me being bias...

Hello! Welcome to the site! Hope that you enjoy your stay. (Buff Orpingtons. Recommended forever and for always. )

When you've got a bully, it doesn't hurt to remove them from the flock for a day or two, usually in another pen or a kennel. It'll knock them down the pecking order and they'll be more submissive when they get added back in- for a little while, at least. If he's just getting bare though and...

We leave ours with water just in case they get thirsty, or the coop gets hot. :) Originally we left their food outside in the run but it began to attract raccoons, and we didn't want them getting too curious. So now we lock the food in the coop with them.

Welcome to the site! Sounds like you guys have been quite busy already! Sorry about your losses, hopefully your pup will help to deter predators. There's also the possibility of getting a rooster, if your Americauna turns out to be a hen, though then again, perhaps not since you have such young...

Not sure on your chicken, but it's certainly a pretty bird!