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    Bear?

    We assumed a bear because the door to the coop was ripped off. Plus about 4 panels from our side fence. The coop was raised so we just assumed. Any other ideas? We just guessed because of the destruction. Thank you for the advice as well. We put her in a dog crate inside for tonight and we are...
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    bantam/full size integration

    I posted something similar in pests/predator area, so I hope this is the right place to ask this part of the question: We had a small flock with only 3 chickens, 2 bantams and 1 standard size chicken. They got along great. Last night a (what we assume) was a bear got one bantam and our standard...
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    Bear?

    Good morning! So, we had a small backyard flock of 3 chickens, 2 bantams and 1 standard size. we've had them for over 2 years without issue. This morning we woke up with a huge hole in our side fence and the door of our coop ripped open, plus 2 of our chickens sprayed across the yard. Terrible...
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    Giving a broody hen baby chicks

    Ours seems successful as well! We brought home two little chickies yesterday and stuck them under her at night. She nestled them right up. Checked again at 5 this morning and all still seemed good. Now how long should I wait before introducing them back to the other chickens?
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    Giving a broody hen baby chicks

    I know this is a topic that has been addressed before, but I am still curious. I have currently 3 hens that live in my coop. 1 full size, and two bantams. I have one bantam that is CONSTANTLY broody, and the other only occasionally. Currently the one has been broody for about a month or more. We...
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    California - Northern

    That is awesome! I usually buy my feed there, and I've seen them in the cages. We had planned on talking with them later this week when we had to go buy some more food. :) Thanks! I also sent you a message about your pullets. Thanks so much chickee! (and everyone else!)
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    California - Northern

    Yeah. I'll keep trying craigslist. Yes. Only one of the two are crowing, so he is the one I need to get rid of ASAP. I'm sure the other will start as soon as Charlie (our top dog) is out, but since they are only 14 weeks, we may have a little while longer to find some other ones and get the...
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    California - Northern

    Thanks everyone for the advice! Yea, they are just mixed breed, and I know they'll just end up someones dinner (which I am not opposed to) It's just a matter of finding someone to take them for free. Ill keep trying craigslist. We hatched them in my classroom with my students. They were just...
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    California - Northern

    Hello All! I live in auburn, Ca and I am new here. I have been looking around for a while, but decided it was finally time to start posting! My 3 chickens are 13 weeks old, and 2 are roosters! Ack. Anyone have tips in the Northern CA area of who will take my roosters and where to find...
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    New. Question on breed

    Thanks everyone for the tips! I am def. not against him being put into some tasty stew, I just can't do it myself, So craigslist it is! Thanks again!
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    Hello from Northern CA

    Thanks for the welcome! I just posted a larger pic of the black one. (we are SURE he's a rooster, he's been crowing for about two weeks) I'll have to take close ups of the other two. Thanks for the idea and welcome!
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    Hello from Northern CA

    Hello All! I have had just 3 chickens for 14 weeks. I hatched some in my classroom, and 22 out of 25 eggs hatched! I ended up taking 3 chicks home, and it has been so fun! I have been reading posts here for a while, and finally decided it was time to introduce myself. I am 99.9% sure 2 out of...
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    New. Question on breed

    Hello All, I have been visiting and looking at posts since I first hatched chicks in my classroom. I ended up taking 3 of the chicks home. And now at 14 weeks, I am fairly sure 2 are roosters. (drat. Now, to find a good home for them/replacements) Since I will need to rehome the roosters, I...
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