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That's a sharp looking bird, what's it's breed?

Days of rain and another 2" tonight and tomorrow, then finally turning cold. 9 hens, all happy roosting in a raised 4x4 coop and a smaller one if someone cops an attitude. Problem here is, the run is W-E-T now! What's the recommendation? Straw, pine bark in bags? I can't get out there to cover...

Thanks, wish more folks would exercise their due diligence when researching the needs of their flock. Dry No drafts Stimulation Clean coop Fresh Water Room to roam Free from predators

Well, in the absence of a DNA, I'm calling mine Barred Rocks, two of which have "blurred" striping and fairer combs. At 6 months old, they have been laying since July, on average 5 each per week. This week saw a moderate weather change, and production slowed. Not a worry, they'll do what is...

The Holland photos are quite similar to my Barred Rocks. I recently acquired 2 more 6 month olds, which are a lighter grey with paler legs. I believe them to be Dominique.

Relax ...Move On.

Died peacefully. I am sad. I am tough. Adding 5 more ISA's to the grow out pen this week. Thanks for the . Jennifer

I'm 99% sure that it'll be mites that are causing this. I faithfully clean all dropping from the coop every afternoon after they have dried. Using construction sand and D.E. (Red River) makes for snappy work, and it helps tremendously in the summer heat against fleas, mites, and odor. Don't...

"Sshhhhhh ... Don't tell Grandma, but I'm not getting on the bus tomorrow ... kindergarten is for babies, not farmers like me ..." (Carter 5)

Same here. Only 1 of 7, Noticed a milky goo in the coop this morning, then a tinge of blood on the porch steps, where they come after we open the large run door at sunrise. Now, full blown bleeding, bathed, cuddled, then I observed what appeared to be her full insides with more active bleeding...

Good morning, and welcome aboard! I am in North Central TN, from NC. 7 hens all laying since July and what a trip! I was raised on a very large chicken farm but never had "pets" or a small backyard flock. We are "in town" but free range our ladies and coop them at night. If you run into a snag...

Just a wee-bit grotesque, BUT the alarm clock wore out it's welcome! Daddy has the fire it going, fresh sweet potatoes and salad with adult beverages! North Central TN.

Grandson Carter and his girlfriend chatting. He was telling her that he starts school next week, and she'd be OK 'till he came home! Seems like just the day before when his father was in this pose at our home in NH. Time not only flies, it vanishes. Enjoy, Relax, Love.

Thanks, that's what I thought. After weeks of dry H-O-T weather, it rained today and my ladies stayed out in it. The temps are down in the 80's (from 101+) and overcast. They have a dry and clean (every day) coop, and numerous dry hide-a-ways here at our Itty Bitty City Farm, and yet, they...

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