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Thank you all for the advice. I live in Florida and the only time they use the coop is to roost at night. I know for sure that I have one golden comet rooster. He is 7 weeks old and already practicing his crow. I am hoping I'm wrong about the other two. They are really too young to tell for...

I think I may have 3 roos out of my 11 chicks...all under the age of 4 months. Will they get along????? The run is 10' by 24' and the coop is 4' by 8.' I'm not sure about free ranging as I have a lot of hawks.

I love your quote! And thanks for the advice!

Hi! I'm new to Backyard Chickens and I've been learning a lot! I will be getting some day old baby chicks in about a month and I was wondering what the best breeds are for beginners? I will be getting 4 or 5 babies and I want them for their eggs and I want them to be very friendly. I live in...

I am a newby and plan on getting some baby chicks, probably 4 or 5, in a month or so. What is the best beginner breeds? I want them for their eggs and to be very friendly. Should I stick with just one breed or can I mix it up? Thanks for the help!! Joan from Panama City, Florida