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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    That's a great idea! I will get that. We have also had high humidity right after the heat wave. Electrolytes will be good to have on hand.
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Santa Barbara. We had a crazy heat wave last week. It was over 100 degrees in my backyard. All were panting and trying to cool down in the coop which was just as hot. I put a block of ice covered with treats and frozen peas in the run. I also turned on a mister and a fan and hung moist towels...
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Oops, forgot to answer you question. The hatchery guarantees, meaning if you get a cockrel, or 2 in my case, they will swap them for pullets of similar breeds and age if available. I got 1 of the same breed and the other of a breed I currently have, but unfortunately younger than I was hoping for.
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Thank you! I like the idea of the hiding place. I will set one up. I had 4 of them out free ranging so there were 2 older ones and the 2 new ones in together in the run. They actually did pretty well together. When the other 4 came back in I watched them for a little while until I could see the...
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Yeah, not quite that much space, I wish. The run is good size bit definately need the partition. Thanks again for your help. I appreciate it! 😊
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Thank you so much! This information is very helpful. It's good to know I am correct not to let them just beat each other up. The breeds are all pretty mellow so I hope it won't take too long. I appreciate your advise!
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    Introducing slightly younger hens to my flock

    Well, with great sadness, I had to swap out my 2 cockrels for 2 pullets. The hatchery guarantees hens. My other 6 are 18 weeks and the 2 they gave me are probably about 15-16 weeks. They told me to keep them separated for a couple of days. I tried to introduce them but they were so aggressive...
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    Roosters?

    Oh wow, thank you! We were told we got 2 Wyandotte's. This explains why they do not look alike at all. He is beautiful. When I look up the partridge chantecler, I can see the resemblance. Much appreciated.
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    When starting oyster shells

    Thank you!
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    When starting oyster shells

    Thank you!
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    When starting oyster shells

    Hello there! I have 6 pullets and turns out, 2 cockrels. Someone told me not to start feeding oyster shells until all pulleys start laying eggs. This doesn't make sense to me since they need the oyster shells to make good eggshells. Any thoughts?
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    Roosters?

    Darn, this is my favorite one and we can't have rosters here.
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    Roosters?

    Thank you
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    Roosters?

    I think my silver laced Wyandotte could be a rooster but not sure, my Brahma I think definately is a rooster, the black laced red Wyandotte is confusing me. She/He is the only one that crows and has been doing so for a couple of weeks but not much comb for 12 weeks??? Any thoughts?
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    Brand new to the chicken world and love it

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I call my flock Coronaville. I have been talking about getting them for the past few years and when I couldnt find eggs in the store I knew it was time. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? I have 8 - 12 weeks old (3) What...
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