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    More Babies!

    I at first separated them from the older with a crate. The chicks are now about the same size, and I let them free range with the old hens. The issue has gotten better-now it is a stand-off between the old mother hen and the new one. I am still hesitant to let them all together in the coop at...
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    More Babies!

    I've had my chickens for a couple years now, and I love them so much that I decided to get 6 more babies. I have started introducing them to the old flock, and my nerves are rattled! The "mother hen" from the old flock is not happy-she blocks the babies from coming out to free range, and she...
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    Evansville, IN

    I live on the north side of Evansville as well. We bought 3 reds and 3 leghorns from Rural King-our biggest fear is that we get stuck with a bunch of roosters. So far so good. One of the "ladies" has even taken the role of mother hen (no pun intended!). I heard that soemtime when you have...
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    New "Chick"

    Clucking from Evansville, Indiana! I have put my 6 young girls out in their new home, and we are having so much fun with them! They are 2 months old and just finding their personalities. Quite the little bug catchers, too!
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    New "Chick"

    I just got 6 chicks about a month ago-2 leghorns and 2 Rhode Island Reds. They were introduced to their new home outside last week and are doing great! I was worried about them taking off when let out, but they went right back in at sunset. They have been so much fun so far, and I can't wait...
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