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    When can babies mix with adults?

    I just let my 7 week old Buff Orpington chicks and a young Silky mix with the older hens. The Red Sex Link Hens, who have been so friendly with us, are chasing the youngsters and pecking aggressively. My Plymouth Rock was very gentle with them. I have yet to see the Australorps interact. I have...
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    What age to allow chicks to roam the yard?

    I think chicks can eat grass and bugs at any age. The biggest issue is predators, integrating with older chickens, and getting them used to going back in their house at night. My chicks went out to the hen house at 3 weeks after I read an excellent article on this website about creating a...
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    Silkie needs new home

    Hi, is there anyone in the Austin, TX area who would like to adopt a 3 month old female Silkie? She lost her buddy to a hawk and I am worried that given her small size and difficulty seeing through all the feathers around her face that I will loose her to hawks. My larger chicken breeds don't...
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    3 month old Silkie needs new home

    A couple of people have mentioned the Texas thread, but I can't find how to access that. Can you tell me how to get there? Thanks, Claire
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    3 month old Silkie needs new home

    Hi, Is there anyone in the Austin, TX area who would like to adopt a 3 month old female Silkie? She just lost her buddy to a hawk. Given her small size I don't want to risk any more hawk encounters. My larger chicken breeds are better at escaping the hawk.
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    Keeping Silkies

    Hi I'm new to the forum, but have been keeping chickens for many years. I recently purchased two young Silkies and one was taken by a hawk. I have a decision to make if I should get another Silkie to keep her company or find her a home. My other hens get to free range our 3 acres and I would...
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