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    Handling Skittish Chicks-- Do, or Don't?

    I am going through the same thing with a batch of splash Amercaunas about 3 weeks old now. My batch that I got from TSC last year - calmed right down, ran up to me - and now wait to be held, chase me down to show me their eggs. They love me but have loved me since day one. I got the Ameracaunas...
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    Help with designing a walk in coop/shed

    I can look it up - I got 2 from Tractor Supply - 2 little lighht bulbs hanging from a hook w a remote . but the 2 big ones w remote that light up the yard when you walk by - I got off of TIKTOK shop
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    Shed Conversion, Advice Helpful

    I'd love to get my hands on this storage shed! I've been looking for a good used shed for an entire year, and I'm always keeping my eyes peeled. This looks like it would be such fun to turn into a chicken coop. Have fun! My advice? Fix any draft issues, put some good vents in above the birds'...
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    Help with designing a walk in coop/shed

    I have put together a few coops this year- I would def add more windows and natural light to mine - I also would really enjoy the ease of an occasional light when needed - I have added some solar lighting to the coops with no elecrticity - I dont like it as well as I do the electrical ones but...
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    Are there any good pre-fab coops?

    I got one for a grower box to help transition - from tractor supply Its heavy duty and have had no trouble - you can tell by the wood if its going to be good - those flimsy ones are so light and fall apart- this reddish one has a roost bar protected from elements - nesting boxes on one end -...
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    Calcium, roosters, and mash mixing--help?

    I have a small feeder with Calcium and grit - the chickens choose what they need
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    Thank you- I do have them in a little coop and run all to themselves. I am contuning to interact with them, giving them yard time and treats. i use a guard ( a little net i made ) to keep them at bay without them getting hurt. they arent that old and cant hurt that bad- I am hoping they calm...
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    got them at 2 days old from TSC - they are now 16 weeks old well born july 18th- They are both so agressive- I even have 4 game chickens that are so much nicer than these 2 . Usually games ,esp roos, you have to watch , but mine are so relaxed around me, not everyone, but me. they let me feed...
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    new breeds to add to our flock?

    I have Wyandottes that are doing great in Arkansas - Hot and cold . I just put a fan in their run with lots of tree shade in the 110 degree summers / I also make a little pond for them to play in ( cool their feet) - I keep their water fresh and cold as Im able - give them frozen veggies to eat...
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    Buff Orpington roo x any breed hen - what did you get?

    that is a gorgeous bird
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    My fiendliest breed by far , have been my americaunas. Tehy have all like being held . and they dont ever peck at me or any of the birds
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    Need opinions and or thoughts regarding Buff Orpington hens

    my one and only encounter with the BO is all it takes. The only chickens that has ever chased me - My BO roo - and my BO hen wont let anyone eat- I had to seperate them. I am going to get rid of them, let them live with someonew who doesnt mind that stuff. I dont like it . All my other birds are...
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    New to this Chicken Group

    Thanks for letting me join this group. Any ands all info is greatly appreciated (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Ihave had chickens for about 2 years but my husband has basically left me in charge since this summer, so I am learning (2) How many chickens do you...
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    14 week Buff Orpington

    im having to rehome my BO hen and roo - they are bullies - at first the hen looked like a roo but then the other one took off and grew much larger and started crowing. this pic looks like mu BO hen - My hen and roo are now in their own coop bc they woldnt let anyone else eat or even rest
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    My Buff orpingtons are mean.

    My 2 BO are the same way - it got bad enough that I had to put them in their own coop. I thought the same thing, that they would be so nice. I have game rooster that is nicer the my BO roo . and my game hens are skittish but much nicer than the BO hen . I think I will take them to the trade barn...
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