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    Hey ya'll

    Welcome back to the group! I am a newbie, and since I read more than I post, I think I’m still struggling to get out of the egg , lol. I’ve got two flocks, a bantam Cochin flock of 3, and a “Supposed to be Silkie” flock. I have had 7 tryouts for this flock, 6 of which ended up being Roos and not...
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    Poultry Show- win PRIZES!

    I missed what the categories are, so this is “Most Shiftless”. I have had Anastasia for 10 months (regimes to me as an adult) and as yet, no eggs. She is named for the main character in 50 Shades of Gray, because she has at least that many shades in her feathers.
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    Our hen attacked my two young kids

    I have a puppy/small dog wire crate that I use. It works for several chickens or taller ones. I put hay or shavings in for bedding and small crocks that won’t tip over with water and food.
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    Our hen attacked my two young kids

    When our chickens misbehave as yours has, we hold them on their backs, cradled in the crook of an arm, like a baby. Then we do some major petting and fussing over them. We call it tough love, chicken style.
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    What do you do with excess roosters?

    I have read that at least a 1/6 ratio is good for Roos and hens. I feel bad for you because I’m in the same boat as you. I bought three older chicks, guaranteed to be Silkie pullets. ONE is Silkie and HE is a gorgeous buff roo. Fortunately, he is submissive to the blue pterodactyl looking roo...
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    Sexing of 6 month silkies (asking for a friend)

    It’s hard to say from the pictures, but my buff roo has what I call a saddle of longer feathers that fall down around his tail feathers and his feathers are spiked on top of his head-long and short, and they stick out like a punker dressed for their favorite grunge band concert. In another...
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    Muddy Chicken Runs.

    The outdoor run in one of our coops had poor drainage, and of course it was right in front of the opening to their coop. We got bags of the largest wood chips (sold at Lowe’s) and put a thick layer of them in. The chickens seem to like scratching around in them and their feet are dryer now.
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    Thank you for the info on molting. I was becoming alarmed at all the feathers I am finding and...

    Thank you for the info on molting. I was becoming alarmed at all the feathers I am finding and you set my mind at ease. My Silkies are 5 and 7 months old and they are lining their coop with fluffy little feathers,🤣🤣.
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    Helpful hints for building coops

    That hurts! But I hope you relocated the snake far away so it doesn’t come back. They eat rodents and pests we don’t like, as well. Try to shore-up your quail area so they can’t get in, next time one comes looking for an easy meal. I know, easier said than expensively done.
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    Helpful hints for building coops

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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    Helpful hints for building coops

    I’m getting my coop in a week. I like your idea to use lino on the floor. What about using it in the nesting boxes? Thank you!
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    My shiftless Cochin

    I read the article from Sumi about reasons that hens don’t lay eggs. None of them fit my Blue Cochin, Anastasia. I have had Anastasia for about 9 or 10 months now. She came in with the 6 “foundation” chickens, part of an established flock that we bought en masse. When I read up on Cochin’s and...
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