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    Review by 'Maisie1' in article 'Introducing a Single Hen to an Existing Flock'

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    Easter Egger pullet or cockerel?

    I can't have roosters in the city, but I volunteer at a farm sanctuary, so I have connections for re- homing him. My daughter will be heartbroken. He's so sweet!
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    Easter Egger pullet or cockerel?

    Firstly, I'm only guessing at the breed. He/she was a "stray" chick found by my neighbor in the gutter and brought to our house a couple of months ago. Looks like an EE to me. Anyway, she/he is roughly 10-11 weeks old and I'm trying to determine the sex. Thoughts? Thank you! P.S. The other...
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    Feeling Very Guilty...Need Advice

    One of our dogs attacked two of my javascript:void(0);parate occasions. The first one survived One of my dogs attacked two of my hens, killing one. It was horrible. You cannot "train away" the prey drive. My husband had to make the run fence taller since the one who died flew over it when the...
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    molting/protein?

    I am not advocating a vegetarian diet for chickens. I give my own hens worms and cat food, for Huck's sake! I'm merely stating the that, all told, plant protein is HEALTHIER for humans than meat. It has zero cholesterol and very little fat, especially saturated fat. Even the American Dietetic...
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    molting/protein?

    As a vegetarian, I can tell you tofu is a much better (and cheaper) source of protein when you consider the fact that it's fairly low in calories (in other words, you're getting more protein and a LOT less fat and no cholesterol compared to meat). A healthier bang for your buck, because who...
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    The Best Water Heaters?

    How big is your flock? I have 4 hens, and I use the same style of metal "gravity" waterer you do for most of the year. HOWEVER, during the winter I switch to a small heated plastic dog bowl (about $12-$15) so the water won't freeze. I use an extension cord and can turn it on (in the AM) & off...
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    Chicken with hurt leg

    Sorry this is such a late update! My Wyandotte slowly recovered on her own. She still has a barely detectable limp, but is otherwise perfectly fine. She probably hurt herself by slipping on ice or something. We'll never know. I'm just glad she bounced back. How about your Australorp?
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    Hens suddenly sleeping on the ground outside...

    Thank you all for your input! A couple of days after my initial post, 3 of my 4 hens began roosting OUTSIDE the coop altogether, on top of two stacked milk crates that were sitting nearby. My Buff Orpington, Edith, was the only one who'd go inside like a normal chicken (I think only 3 could...
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    Hens suddenly sleeping on the ground outside...

    My four 9-month-old pullets have always slept on the roosts in their small elevated henhouse...until about 4 nights ago. I came home after dark to find the pophole to their house had been closed (probably by my 3-year-old), so they had been shut out of their house and were huddled in the wood...
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    Chicken with hurt leg

    I have the same problem! Today I noticed my 8-month-old Wyandotte pullet suddenly favoring her right foot. She was fine yesterday. Now she doesn't want to put ANY weight on it. She either stands on her left foot like a flamingo or just sits down. Her foot looks fine to me, but I'm not a...
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    Review by '' on item 'Plymouth Rock'

    My Barred Rock, Lucy, just started laying a month ago, and has laid an egg about 5 out of every 7 days! And this is during a Wisconsin winter! She's always liked flying up and sitting on my shoulder or even my head. Now that she's a layer, she's become a little bit bossy, but not aggressive. Is...
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    Ok you live frugal but Christmas is right around the corner. Now what.

    You don't mention how old your kids are, but Dollar Tree can be a great place to get some fun things. Little ones don't know the difference anyway. Heck, a bucket full of individually wrapped goodies would make ME happy! Personally I love giving and receiving handmade gifts---they're so unique...
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    for those that use deep litter method...please advise me

    I have been using the deep litter method for several months now and it seems to be working, since the coop doesn't stink at all. Granted, I only have 4 hens and a tiny coop/run, and my girls spend most of their day running around my fenced-in yard. On a daily basis, I've just been removing the...
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    pullets jumping at each other?? like roos

    Yep. My four girls are about 9 weeks old & they've been doing the chest-bump thing for weeks. Sometimes they even jump on each other. I think they're just sorting out their pecking order. I wouldn't worry unless they start drawing blood!
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