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We had the situation of 4 aggressive Brahma hens & 1 gentle Barred Rock hen. We couldnt tell who was most agresssive in the bullying. Our sweet hen had serious PTSD and loss of feathers. A Bobcat killed 1 Brahma. Then 3 bullies continued to bully. a neighbor offered to take the 3 who has a...

Grandson spoon-feeding the flock. Yes, you read that right….

Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go….

Im so sorry for your loss and your pain. I understand your devastation. From your story, it doesn’t seem like you were in the wrong in action or intent. I don’t have an answer as to what happened to your dear hen. I do know that it was her time. If something is meant to be, we don’t have the...

We’re not very original: Coup deville

The commercial feed has definitely changed over the past couple of years- not for the better. Cheapo ingredients, hardly fit for consumption. I applaud your determination to help your flock become healthy & strong again! They’ve got to “pack it in to poop it out”! Please post your recipe if...

My husband trained our chickens to stay in our boundaries by using their names and treats and certain words….continuity. It works 95% of the time.

Mr. Einstein certainly didn’t hold back!

Simple fencing…. Doesn’t have to be predator-proof, just talk enough to deter them. The posts will be your biggest investment, unless you make your own with wood. The fencing can be chicken wire, snow fencing…second hand even — check craigslist and other sites near you. How much space are you...

Wish to say: (Rated G version) You are giving your (insert race/religion/nationality/sexual preferences/gender/etc here) a bad name!

Exciting! I can’t wait for your next updates! :pop

This is a great (and timely) conversation to be having during such times as we are in…

Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone 'Neath the...