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@Ol Grey Mare Thank You for responding! I do have a coop I built for them, I let them free range most of the day and leave the gate open for when they are ready to go in and sleep. The coop isnt the biggest because I could only do so much, so thats why they free range through the day, for open...

Summer is ending soon and the cold is approaching. I live in Indiana and it can get as cold as Chicago. I have 3 Red Sex Link Hens. Can they handle the cold and sleep outside? Or must they be kept indoors and have outdoor play? Ive never had chickens before and this is my first time. I want to...

I have three Red Sex Link Hens. They are 20 weeks old and one of them laid her first egg yesterday. Although I checked the coop late in the day due to work, I dont know who laid it. One hen is more bigger, plump and has the largest comb which I believe it was her. Is there any way I can find...

I have three red sex link hens. 18 weeks. One is super friendly, lets me carry her, doesnt cry or fight me. Second doesnt like to be held but tolerates it for a few then tries flying her way out. Third one does not like to be held whatsoever. Makes a fight and makes very loud noises as if...

My Three Red Sex Link 18 Week chickens are in a pen, and we let them free range during the day to evening. They have not started to lay eggs but I want to make sure I am aware of what to expect. What time of day will they lay their eggs? Should I wait until later in the morning to let them out...

@Michael OShay Thank you so much! I was a little worried to have a Rooster. I am really excited for them to start laying eggs. I really appreciate your time and help :)

@lovebrahma123 Will I have to seperate April from the rest? She is the feisty one and the noises she makes, I do see her being aggressive.

@Michael OShay Here is April two weeks ago. Left to right: Red, Elsa & April

@lovebrahma123 @junebuggena @Michael OShay Thank you all so much! This helps and makes sense of why Red is different. Here are a few photos of her body. I have to wait till tomorrow to take of her bottom. I hope this helps!

I have three 18 Week Chickens. Red (darkest one) is super friendly, likes to be held and enjoys eating from my hands. Elsa (White on neck) doesnt really like to be held but tolerates a few minutes, also enjoys eating from my hands. April (all brown-red) one does not like to be held whatsoever...

@cavemanrich Thank you! I currentlyuse hay, but my chickens like to kick it out. I use.grass and they leave it alone or even eat it. yes I only plan on having and keeping the three as pets. I love them too much. plus I wouldn't be able to have anymore. I have very little space.

I first purchased a small coop for my chickens which was only meant to be a temporary home for them due to needing to save money and start building their actual coop. They are now 16 weeks old and their new home will be ready by Wednesday. I was wondering if it was a good size for my three Hens...

Hello! & thank you :) your chickens are so smart

I have three Chickens and they are 15 weeks old. They love their mealworms and cracked corn. When they were just a few weeks old, two had pasty butt so I fed them boiled smashed egg and they loved it too. I think I will try that again. Is there anything else I can feed them like fruit or...

Chickens love their dirt baths! My three red sex link will bathe for hours underneath our porch stairs. There's an area of nothing but dirt and they take advantage of it. Its also where their favorite place. I actually love watching them kick dirt into their inner wings.