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    another question about my new rooster I’m obsessed with now

    I LOVE bantams! I have an even smaller flock of all bantams that includes a silkie! My silkie Peepsie wanted to be a mom so bad, I let her sit on eggs from my flock of 4 hens and one rooster. She hatched 6 babies last July and was the best mom ~ we kept two hens and one rooster because he is...
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    How do you not feel guilty?

    That is so sweet! I have been raising chickens for 6 years and the only time I felt guilty is when I hatched 5 roos and 1 hen. I already had two roosters at the time and it was so much work to keep a separate flock. When I say too much work, I am referring to keeping them from fighting! I...
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    1 year old rooster has red dots on one leg and an inflamed feather sheath on same leg

    Thank you for the response! He was limping/hopping on it, but once he was running around, he stopped limping. I was not aware of red legs during mating season. Thank you!
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    1 year old rooster has red dots on one leg and an inflamed feather sheath on same leg

    Hello, this is my first post on Backyard chickens!! I have been an avid reader of the site since I started my flock 2 years ago. I love the site, the knowledge available from so many experienced chicken owners is incredible. God bless and thank you to all that help people like me (not a...
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    **Chickens**

    They are beautiful little babies! They look a little lost! My flock does not care for the cold and snow and have always been resistant to change in the winter. Spring is right around the corner, perhaps they will have a different perspective when the sun is shining on their heads. Good luck!!
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    We are a new chick family, love our baby chicks! We are grateful to have an on-line community to...

    We are a new chick family, love our baby chicks! We are grateful to have an on-line community to turn to. Thank you for being so welcoming!
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    New to BYC and new to raising chickens!

    Hi! I am an excited new chicken owner, my husband and 9 yo son and I purchased six of the cutest bantam chicks today from Tractor Supply. They are three days old and have gotten quite comfortable in their little nest we have made for them consisting of soft paper bedding with food and water...
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