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    Rhode Island Reds -age when they start laying ?

    Usually egg laying starts around 20 weeks. So IF they are over a year old they should have already be laying.
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    Overly Aggressive Rooster

    Interesting link on the subject. http://shilala.homestead.com/roosters.html
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    Overly Aggressive Rooster

    My Experience with A RIR rooster. I have a rather aggressive rooster myself he's just over a year old now. We have had many a battle over who is King of the coop & who is the prince! It started when he was young & developing into his own (5-6 mths). First it was running at me and stopping...
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    To get a Rooster or Not

    A RIR rooster is really a good looking bird. Yet they can be a pain in the a**! I currently have one & we have gone a few rounds. He knows where I stand, yet that doesn't stop him from testing me occasionally. If your skittish of being suddenly charged for just being in the pen, then consider...
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    TSC Chick Days Are STARTING NEXT WEEK!!!!!

    Chicks arriving 3/4/13 @ my local TSC; can't wait !
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    What age do chickens lay??

    Mine started laying @ the end of 20 weeks. I was pretty excited to collect one in the morning & one @ night !!!
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    can chickens eat corn off the husk? ( uncooked )

    Mine peck the cob clean! It's a great treat and with all the corn fields around it's free 'til harvested! Anyway back to the subject i've found also that what is not at first eaten usually is eaten later.
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    Flock block

    Tried the flock block for the 1st time 3 weeks ago. They MUST love it as it's gone! Now that I know just how much they like it I can give it as an occasional treat.
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    Upstate, NY chicken peeps!

    Another 315er here. .
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    Where did the sand go?

    betting the rain washed it away
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    grower or layer feed

    Excellent thread !
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    Fox killing my chickens!

    Lost 6 of my chicks to a fox a few months back. 2 days later she came back & gave her life as an apology. A few weeks later I got 6 more & secured the entire pen completely. When Say completely I mean completely. Above & below & double layered @ the seams. Then placed moderately sized field...
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    Flock block

    Good question ! As I've been wondering the same thing. Any one tried a suet block ?
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    NEED HELP RACCOONS ARE DESTROYING MY NEW CHICKS

    Please post a pic or pics so we can hopefully help.
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    Is it normal for chicken to huddle up in a corner at night?

    The huddling is normal and will pass as they get older.
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