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    What breed of chicken is this?

    Hello everyone I was wondering what kind of chicken breed this is? Thanks.
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    Coop ideas for 13 chickens

    I plan to hatch a few eggs and raise a few chicks, i plan to get more chickens in the future to add. But wanting to have a good idea of what to have right now for the current chickens i have. More chickens is better for sure!
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    Coop ideas for 13 chickens

    Right now they free range and stay out all day unless its bad weather or time to come in at night.
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    Coop ideas for 13 chickens

    Hi all, my chickens are starting to outgrow their coop i built them a few months ago and starting to need more room. What would be a simple and effective coop size for them? I have 13 chickens that will be going into it. A coop that they can grow into will work they’re about 2 and a half months...
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    Is this a good roo to hen ratio?

    Thank you for the help and advice.
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    Is this a good roo to hen ratio?

    What would be the best solution right now for my cockerel? Should i re home him and just have pullets until they start laying then reintroduce a new cockerel/rooster. Or should i some how separate him for the next six months? He’s one of my favorite chickens along with my blue EE and silver...
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    Is this a good roo to hen ratio?

    I think they have an established pecking order the hens that are around his size don’t get messed with at all, i have about 2 month old hens with him (all hens and the rooster are 2 months and 2 and a half months) the smaller hens don’t get bullied or anything as well. Will thinning the flock...
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    Is this a good roo to hen ratio?

    I got them all around a week old including the rooster so they’ve all grown up together, i had 3 roosters out of my straight runs and rehoused 2 of them when they started fighting for hen rights. The current rooster does fine with all the hens and minds his own business, he doesn’t bully or peck...
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    Is this a good roo to hen ratio?

    As hard as it is i’m in the process of thinning the flock from 30 to 13 :( i plan to keep my favorite ones and was wondering if 1 rooster for 12 hens would be a good ratio to where the hens aren’t getting messed with too much, They’re about 2 and a half months right now.
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    What colors are my easter eggers?

    Will she keep the gold feathering throughout her lifespan, or will she lose the gold?
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    What colors are my easter eggers?

    Need help figuring out what color variation she is i love the silver, black and gold feathers but can’t find what variation it is.
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    Help with breed

    Hello all, I got this chicken today and when asked what breed she is they said she is a Welsummer. I’m just wanting to see other opinions on what she could be.
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    Help with breed

    Hello all, I got this chicken today and when asked what breed she is they said she is a Welsummer. I’m just wanting to see other opinions on what she could be.
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    Need help with gender

    If any of the other chickens get startled or start making noises he usually runs over to see whats going on.
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