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    Help! Behaviors post-fox attack

    Hi there! Thanks in advance for reading/any thoughts you have! Backstory: My hens (no rooster) were attacked by a fox on May 1st. The fox came out in the middle of the day in broad daylight while my girls were free ranging. Luckily my boyfriend heard something that alarmed him and he ran out...
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    Fodder System

    Perfect! I was actually looking for something like this so so I could try to find them clover and other greens. Thanks!
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    Fodder System

    We’re neighbors!! There are lots of great ideas on Pinterest for a fodder system, I just figured there a lot more experience with what works and what doesn’t on this site.
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    Fodder System

    Hi All! I am planning on starting a fodder system for my chickens (I only have 5 backyard hens). I live in Buffalo, NY and this time of the year fall is starting and the chickens have torn up all our grass. To prepare for the winter months I've been doing some research into how to keep up their...
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    PLEASE HELP! Hens hurting other hens

    I certainly hope this is temporary! I've read that chickens can be prejudice against others of a different look or color. The hen being attacked is the only black one we have. Because of that I'm nervous that this will be a constant struggle and my poor hen sounded so pained :(
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    PLEASE HELP! Hens hurting other hens

    Thanks! Is it to the point they should be separated? Everything I've read states to not intervene until absolutely necessary. She hasn't drawn blood yet but I'm getting concerned. Primarily I wasn't sure if this was happening because she just started laying and it's a temporary thing or if I...
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    Chick Feed vs Layer Feed (60% of flock laying, rest are not)

    Thank you all so much for the assistance!! This advice was perfect, I'm thrilled to have this resource. I kind of ended up taking a part of advice from all of the above posts. I leave oyster shell out with grit as a choice to the hens (I've read they sense when they need calcium and know when to...
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    PLEASE HELP! Hens hurting other hens

    I am new to raising backyard chickens... I got all six of my hens (no rooster) at the same time and at this time they are approx 18.5 weeks old. They have grown up together, consistently lived together, and matured together. They have always gotten along together very well with no issues until...
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    Chick Feed vs Layer Feed (60% of flock laying, rest are not)

    I have to run to tractor supply and get a new bag of feed for my 6 backyard chickens. They are approx. 4 months old and I have 3 different breeds (rhode island red, leghorn, and amberlink). 3-4 (not positive 4 are laying but def 3) of my babies are laying as of last week and are offered a bowl...
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    Chicken Veterinarian-Not Urgent

    Hi All! I have two cats that I routinely take to the vet for check-ups, meds, and immunizations. I have other pets such as several full fish tanks and a husband (kidding!) that require care at times. However I am new to raising chickens. I have six hens that are approx. 4 months old (2 rhode...
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    New Member!

    Hi I'm Kate! I live in Elma NY, right outside of Buffalo. The weather here can be tumultuous so I figured this is a nice way to connect with others who have similar weather. I've been reading the forums for a few months now but I'm in need of more specific chicken information now that my babies...
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