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We do that too. My hubby went to his grandfathers house and got his old fashioned corn crank that takes the corn off the cob. Works wonders! And so worth it too.

I went out this morning to let the chickens out and give them their feed and Colt my rooster looked up at me......raised his head.....flapped his wings and COCK A DOODLE DOO'D at me. It was his first time and that is when all the ladies ran up to him and he puffed up like a macho man and had to...

Yes I'm 105% sure he is a roo. His comb and wattles crew out at 6 weeks and his tail feathers have finally started growing in.

I have a SLW rooster that is 14 weeks old that has yet to crow. He is a sweetheart and talks to his girls but there is no crowing. I guess my question is........why hasnt he crowed yet?

I have the same problem, however, I have learned to shoot a .22 rifle and have taken out 4 squirrels. I have a neighbor that skins them so I give them to him when I do kill them.

It was there first experience with PB. Once they decided they liked it, it was on!

Peanut butter layered on a slice of bread with oatmeal on top. It lasted a mear 30 minutes for 8 chickens!!

Get animal control involved if you must. She will be singing a different tune when they show up to take her dog away.

I have several months to go. Mine are only 11 weeks old but getting big and their faces are beginning to turn a red color now. I cant wait!!!

Lavender Orpingtons! I love the buffs and the extra color would be beautiful!

I have used carpenter fencing on top of my run. Zip tie them to the posts and fencing and vioula, no more flying the coop. Check it daily also.

Ouch! She may need an ice pack after that egg.

My SLW roo is 10 weeks old and is still peeping and a occasional clucking. He has not crowed yet. I have a RIR pullet (10 wks) that is clucking like crazy and the rest of the flock is peeping.

she is a beauty!

I love it when everyone pitches in to help a newbie out. I started out with 6 chicks, then my son wanted to pick his own, soooooo he got a buy one get one free at our local farm store. And let me tell you, there hasnt been a day go by that I don't laugh at my girls and one boy. They are 8...