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    Hi! Thanks for the info - yep he sure does have the features. A bit of a crazy point to his comb but the personality matches too. 😁
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    Jersey Giant cockerel or hen

    Hi! You’ve helped me identify our RIR cockerel and I’m reaching out for help with these two. one is a Jersey Giant - we were told - and the other is a gorgeous unknown. A woman bought too many and we took in a few from her that were supposed to be hens. Thanks!
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    At almost 16 weeks - Rhode Island Red? Cockerel or hen? Thanks!

    Thank you both for confirming my thought. I’m learning - no crowing but the rich colors, red comb, dark tail, hackle feathers….
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    At almost 16 weeks - Rhode Island Red? Cockerel or hen? Thanks!

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    Base of outdoor run

    Hi! It’s a dilemma for sure. My friend spent weeks on this and still isn’t done, but pulling it all out would get quite the response:bow I’m totally inexperienced so trusted his experience with goal of safety for the chickens - it is safe!! Chunky thick dirt layer and buckets and containers for...
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    Base of outdoor run

    Yes the run is thankfully covered so the full sun times of day won’t cook the sand. Thanks again 😊
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    Base of outdoor run

    Unfortunately, the wire is inside the run as he thought that would be the safest for the chickens as well as giving them an area to safely forage. I am now taking care of them and realized that isn't efficient (hard to keep clean) or comfortable for the hens. We placed concrete blocks around...
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    Base of outdoor run

    My friend built a great outdoor 20x16' run with a focus on protecting 16 chickens. My question is what type of product/material/bedding to use on the ground that is covered with very secure wire to prevent digging predators. There is a connected protected coop that has hay on the ground and has...
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    Thank you!
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    New member

    Thanks everyone for your responses! I apologize for the bad picture of the black rooster - new to the tricks of posting a photo. Hope these help! DawnMarie
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    Hi! My name is DawnMarie and I’m happy to be a new member of this group and eager to learn tons of new things for my 16 chicken friends. I live in a rural area of California, with multiple predators, including coyotes, bobcats, and raccoons. I am relatively new to being the complete caregiver of...
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