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    Hen having eye problems

    I noticed a few days ago that my 6-month-old barred rock, Jessie, was bumping into things and seemed like she couldn't see. I picked her up and noticed her pupils look cloudy. My husband agrees--she isn't aware of her surroundings. Is she blind and I never knew? She's healthy in every other...
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    Bantam Silkie Rooster Making Me Crazy!

    I have two hens (barred rock and red star), and one rooster (bantam silkie). They are all six months old. I live in an urban area and although my neighbors all like the idea of me having chickens, I think everyone is getting tired of the crowing. Should I re-home him? I'm a newbie chicken owner...
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    First egg coming! Advice needed!

    Hi! My sweet little bantam cochin, Bella, is 5 months old and laying her first egg. We do have a rooster. I've read/heard some different things about what I should do. Should I take it from her? Someone at my local feed store advised that these girls can be grumpy if their first eggs are taken...
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    Not a silkie, but what?

    That's what I was thinking! Her name is Bella. She's sweet, but very nervous.
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    Not a silkie, but what?

    Bought this chick thinking it was a silkie. Thinking not. Any idea what it might be? 3 months old.
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