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    Greyish Comb

    I forgot to delete the post, it was mud and I feel very stupid now. It rubbed off a few hours later and she is back to a bright red comb. False alarm but thank you for your reply.
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    Greyish Comb

    Hello, Hoping someone may be able to help me here. This morning I was checking on my flock and I noticed my RIR had an interesting coloring on her comb. It is a pale pink, sorta dry looking, and most concerning is the shades of grey on it. She is of age to start laying but I don't think she...
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    I will grab some photos in a few hours after they are out wondering. However, when you "free-range" them like that, how do you make sure they don't fly away or wander off? I am in an urban setting with a decent grassy backyard, however, I have a 6ft wooden fence around it with neighbors w/ dogs...
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    RIR Gender

    Glad to hear because that is one feisty Barred Plymouth.
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    Hello, I am happy to let you know that I have taken all of your advice and made the modifications you had suggested. I have significantly enlarged the run as it is now 25ft x 8.5ft, I was limited to how wide I could go due to the fence but while the little ones are outside everyone seems to...
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    RIR Gender

    Welp another month has passed and I thought I would try my luck on here again with some new photos. Curious to verify if I got hens or not. Please help if you can.
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    In the winter, we get well below freezing, so I wanted them to be able to stay warm, I will be adding 2 windows right above the egg door there. Plus I open a chicken door on one side and it gets a decent draft. The soffits are blocked off but definitely not "sealed" So there is air in and out...
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    Welp, that is upsetting, looks like I have been misinformed. I am in an urban setting so I couldn't really go any larger. I was told 2-3sq ft per chicken inside the coop. So that is why I thought it was "oversized". I guess this is a whole learning experience for me. I'll attach a quick photo to...
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    Yes, the older ones are already in the coop with the run. The coop is about 30sq ft, 6ftx5ft. I went oversized as im betting my wife will want more. My feed and water stations for them are very large and they can probably have 6-8 chickens feeding/drinking at one time. My run is not as large...
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    Introduction of new members to the flock

    So about 8 weeks ago I got 3 chickens; a Rhode Island Red (Might be a Cockerel), a Barred Plymouth, and an Americana. However, they were back ordered on Salmon Favorelle. Since it was back-ordered, I decided to get 2 so that I wouldn't have a chick brooding solo. My question is since they are...
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    RIR Gender

    So I got 3 chickens about 8-9 weeks ago. They were all supposed to be pullets. I have a RIR, a Barred Plymouth, and an Americana. The RIR seems to have a rather large comb for a hen and it is very feisty. What are you thinking it may be? Any advice would be appreciated.
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