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    Mixing hens

    I am concerned about how they get along when they're in the coop at night. Even though it's cold, my Buff Orpington is fine with walking around outside (free range in the yard) during the day. I just feel so badly for her - she's lonely - she keeps hanging around the back door of my house now...
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    Mixing hens

    Hello, I am thinking of getting a couple of chickens to keep my Buff Orpington company. I posted yesterday that my other Buff Orpington passed away. I have an opportunity to get either (or both) Barred Rock and Rhode Island Reds. How would these breeds get along with my Buff Orpington...
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    One lonely Buff Orpington - What to do?

    Thank you all for your support and kind offers! I truly appreciate it. This is why in the beginning, I wanted to get three or four, just in case. But getting ANY chickens at all took a lot of convincing in my household It must be said, however, that my husband is just as distraught as I am...
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    One lonely Buff Orpington - What to do?

    Thank you all for your thoughts. I just don't want to put her in any danger, as she was not the alpha-chicken of the pair that I had. Should I still with Buff Orpingtons, or does it matter? Should I get more than one, or should I stick with just having two since that's what she's used to? I...
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    One lonely Buff Orpington - What to do?

    I have two Buff Orpington girls. One just passed away. Although I am so sad that she is gone, I'm very concerned for my remaining girl. The one who died was the leader of the two. I'm not sure where to go from here. Should I get another hen to keep my surviving one company? Would that...
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