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    What gender is this 2 wk old Barred Rock chick?

    It’s a pullet.
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    What gender is this 2 wk old Barred Rock chick?

    The beginnings of the tail feathers at 2 weeks makes me think pullet along with the body profile.
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    Carolina Coop - Painting, Staining, Upgrades, etc.

    And I would highly recommend the deep litter method they suggest.
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    Carolina Coop - Painting, Staining, Upgrades, etc.

    With the Acre flooring, other upgrades will not be necessary. I would love to have one of those Carolina coops myself and good luck with the Silkies.
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    Fall chicks in Montana

    In my experiences, it is best to harden chicks by not keeping them inside much longer than a few weeks. I have never had any chicks with down (baby fluff) at ten weeks of age.
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    Fall chicks in Montana

    They should do fine.
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    Is She a He?

    I think they will be fine together since they are being free ranged. And it is another set of eyes to look out for predators and to keep the hens from ranging too far afield.
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    American Gamefowl

    Love the photo of your child with the rooster and the Hatch look great. I had some of those in my teens.
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    Have you ever seen cockerels pal around like besties?

    In my experience if cockerels are of similar size, the same general age and more docile types, it can work. But even then once any chink in the armor becomes evident, things can go sideways in a hurry.
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    Favorite Books/Authors????

    Very sound advice.
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    Favorite Books/Authors????

    The Black Stallion books by Walter Farley if you haven't read them. I loved them as a child and wouldn't mind reading them again when I retire which won't be too much longer. They took me on adventures around the world as did the others I mentioned.
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    Favorite Books/Authors????

    I loved The Black Stallion series of books by Walter Farley as a kid in the 1960's; "The Odyssey" by Homer, "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte and "The Lord of the Rings" by Tolkien were my favorite reads in college in the early 1980's. Since college I have not read as much due to work...
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    Why has my sweet hen suddenly gotten mean??

    Sounds like a light case of broodiness. I have seen it in breeds that have had the trait largely bred out of them.
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    Excellent experience with Murray McMurray Hatchery

    I got my first order of chicks from Murray McMurray in 1975 and the mail carrier actually delivered them to my home. They arrived in Lenoir, NC in two days from the hatchery in Iowa. Times sure have changed in the past 50 years.
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    Excellent experience with Murray McMurray Hatchery

    I have always had good luck with Murray McMurray chicks. Yours are very nice. And I love the quote about chickens.
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