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    Is my hen egg bound ?

    She might be cool. When the weather gets colder, ventilation goes further, so you don't need as much ventilation. Putting some plastic around the coop would probably help, but leave gaps for ventilation because that's always important. Although it is normal to lay less eggs because there is...
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    When will my hen lay?

    My Amber Whites started laying at 18 weeks (4 1/2 months). But they are hybrids bred for production, and have shorter lifespans (I've read. but time will tell :cool:)
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    How Often Do Roosters Crow?

    My Rooster, Little Joe crows all the time. He's been crowing at 2am, and 4am too. I don't understand the reasons. Maybe he has insomnia, or crows in his sleep...:idunno:lau
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    Why are my hens not laying? I have a theory. ><

    They might be stressed. 1 rooster should have more than 3 hens. I have four hens and 1 rooster, and one of my hens has stopped laying too. I'm almost 100% she is just stressed because of his "needs". But it depends on the rooster. So watch him. If he has to chase them to mount them, they...
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    My neighbor is complaining about my rooster :/

    We can have roosters if no one complains. Animal control sent me a letter informing me of the complaint. I called them and talked to them. The lady wasn't clear on what they will do next. The letter said I would be fined $100 if someone complained again, and more and more each additional...
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    My neighbor is complaining about my rooster :/

    Hello, What is a sound maker? I had two roosters but just have one now. I'm kind of afraid of her... She is a small elderly lady, but she can scream like a banshie, so talking to her is a huge challenge (I have social anxiety already).
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    Can I Make my Rooster be quiter

    I'm in the same boat. My roo likes to crow, and my neighbor blows a whistle, making him crow more; then she complained to animal control. I am legally allowed to have him, but only if there are no complaints. I don't think it's fair that she can instigate my rooster into crowing by blowing...
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    My neighbor is complaining about my rooster :/

    I know this is an old post, but I'm also having similar experiences. I've had roosters for decades, but suddenly my neighbor is complaining and threatening me. She is complaining about the daytime crows more than anything I think, but wasn't specific. I have blocked the coop from the sun as...
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    15 weeks old and mating

    Well, I was just surprised that the hens who are not laying yet registered as female to them. I never watched them this closely before lol. I figured they would need to lay eggs to produce feminine odors to attract the male, but if they mount anything... that answers that haha.
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    15 weeks old and mating

    I know what they're called. Like I said, I've had chickens my whole life. I wrote it that way to benefit the people who didn't know the difference.
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    15 weeks old and mating

    My 14 week old Barred Rock mated with his hens for the first time today (that I witnessed). The hens are 17 week old Amber Whites who are not laying eggs yet. One of the hens, (Caramel) squatted for him, and he was fairly gentle (for a newb), but her sister ran, and he grabbed her feathers...
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    8x8 coop and 16x8 run can I got more chickens?

    I already built it. They free range until bedtime, and are still small. I would love a bigger coop/run, but can't afford it now :(
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    8x8 coop and 16x8 run can I got more chickens?

    I don't know how to math. How many chickens can I have for a 4x4 coop; 4x6 run. They also free range everyday.
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    5 Week Old Barred Rock - Pullet or Cockerel?

    Looks like they have bird mites. Get some Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth and sprinkle around the areas they go. You can even apply it to their bodies. :)
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    5 Week Old Barred Rock - Pullet or Cockerel?

    Looks like they have bird mites. Get some Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth and sprinkle around the areas they go. You can even apply it to their bodies. :)
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