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I have three chickens, a black sexlink, buff orpington, and a speckled sussex. The sussex and sexlink have started laying eggs two weeks ago. My problem is that they are so LOUD in the morning. Will they quiet down when they get used to laying eggs or are there other tricks to get them to be...

We just took Providence to her new home at the ranch of an experienced chicken handler and he informed us that we actually had a hen and sent her home with us. So confusing

So is this a for sure thing? Should I wait until he cok a doodle doors? I am afraid my hoa will make me give up all of my hens if he does cock a doodle do. I assured them that there would be no roosters.

So what do you do with a rooster? We aren't allowed to have them where I live.

Two more shots of her/ him

My buff orpington is a week older and has a smaller comb. I'm no expert though. Maybe she is just a comby hen..... This is mine.

Whatever it is, it is adorable!!!

We have a moveable chicken coop/ run thing that we put in a different spot in our yard everyday. It is going well except that the sprinklers are getting their food wet. We have the pvc pipe design with the lip coming up but the sprinkler water still gets in it. Has anyone found a solution to...

We have had our four chicks for about six weeks and we are concerned that our sweet Providence may actually be a Stew. She is a lot bigger than the other chicks and my husband thinks her waddle is to big. Any ideas? Thanks :)