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    Wanted: Silkie rooster and one or two hens (NJ)

    Will consider two, to keep each other company. What is a good halfway point for you?
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    Wanted: Silkie rooster and one or two hens (NJ)

    I had seven adorable Silkies - five hens and two black roos - that were all lost to hawks over the past year. I'm looking for a roo and a hen or two to keep him company. I have a very large pen where they will be kept. I live in northern Ocean County, NJ, not far from Six Flags Great Adventure.
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    ISO Silkie rooster - Central NJ

    I lost my sweet Silkie rooster this past winter due to a respiratory illness. I have three Silkie hens that free range, and I would like a new guy to take care of them. I live in Central New Jersey, close to I-195.
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    What keeps hawks away?

    My chickens hide under my huge holly bush if they see a hawk when they're free ranging. Our pen is covered with twine. A Cooper's got in, but my Jersey Giant roo beat it up. It hasn't come back. A Red Tail has been hanging around lately, but it can't get through the netting, and it won't...
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    Lucky - The Little Chook we saved from the cat

    I'm guessing Golden Comet. I have a few of them (they're all sweethearts), and they looked just like yours at that age - about 3 weeks to a month old?
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    Does anyone else have a hen who growls?

    My EE, Fatty, does when she's broody. She's REAL loud. It's not surprising that she's one of the leaders of the flock.
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    Your take on Birds from Tractor Supply?

    Our TSC had Australorps and Golden Laced Wyandottes last year. They carry mainly Leghorns, RIRs and production chickens, but they always order rarer breeds. They go fast. They order from McMurray and local hatcheries. I'll be looking for Silkies this year.
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    Free "rare" mystery chick? UPDATE: New Pictures!

    My husband ordered from McM in November. He got Red Stars, Black Stars, Pearl Leghorns and Ameracuanas. He expected the rare chick to be a roo. He was right. We're the proud owners of a handsome White Phoenix rooster named Orion.
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    Will bird netting keep the hawks from killing?

    I have twine strung over my pen. I got the idea from this forum! That keeps the large hawks away, but lately, I've had problems with a Cooper's hawk. Two attacks in the last week - it gets in the pen because it drops through the holes (I have to reinforce them again)- but my huge Jersey...
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    My Jersey Giant rooster SAVED MY R.I.R PULLET!!!!

    They are indeed brave guys. I have a JG roo that is great at scaring hawks away. Everyone should get one!
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    bald chicken butts help

    Looks like either molting or roo action. A few of mine have bald butts. Their feathers are just starting to grow back in.
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    Review by '' on item 'Rhode Island Red'

    I have two RIR hens, Radish and Rosie. They're not keen on being picked up, like some of my other hens (quieter breeds), but their curiosity makes up for it. They love free ranging, and they love to run up to us when we're out in the yard to see what we're doing. Rosie was the runt of my...
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    Comment by 'leochickenmama' in item 'Jersey Giant'

    Our roo used to be nasty - he nipped at everyone but me. In his defense, he's young and needed to be taught who was HIS boss. He'll be a year old in March. He hasn't bothered anyone in months. He beat up the Cooper's hawk that got into the pen earlier in the week, allowing me enough time to...
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    3rd Coopers Hawk attack this year.

    I'm sorry your girl didn't make it. I've lost a number of chickens over this past year, all to hawks, and each loss hurt.
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    Review by '' on item 'Orpington'

    I have four of these gals. They're excellent layers and are so sweet and calm! They love being handled, and when we're outside when they're free ranging, they follow us everywhere. They're big, puffy, fluffy, and fun to watch! This is an excellent breed for kids.
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