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    My first chickens - wondering if this is normal!

    Update: The flock has been established. I have two 17-week-old buff orpingtons, three 9-week-old barred rocks, a barred rock mix, and two 8-week-old delawares, all *intended to be* girls but I can't be sure yet. The buffs run the show (and are absolutely in love with each other). The delawares...
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    Strangest and Silliest Chicken Names?

    About to buy my flock tomorrow... they will be named Christmas Jones, Miss Moneypenny, Octopussy, Honey Rider, Bambi, Thumper, Holly Goodhead and Plenty O'Toole.
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    My first chickens - wondering if this is normal!

    Thanks! The little girl has been pecking very gently at my feet since I got her, but I think that's because I've been out there in flip-flops and my toenail polish is very interesting. The big one just seemed angry today... Staring directly at me and peeping at the top of her little chicken...
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    Australian Shepherd chicken chasing …

    Your Aussie is only 7 months old. She probably can't control herself in ANY situation, let alone one as highly stimulating as exposure to chickens. I have a husky/lab mix who is about to turn 1 year old. She only very recently discovered self-control, and I'd imagine most high-energy, excitable...
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    My first chickens - wondering if this is normal!

    I just got my first two chickens ever - two 2-month-old Delawares. They were friendly as can be the day I got them (three days ago), perched on my shoulder, let me pick them up, and so on. One is bigger than the other but the breeder is sure they're both pullets. The first night when I put them...
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