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My 9 chicks are 5 weeks old and have been in our coop since they were two weeks old. They have a heat lamp at night to make sure the temp is right. It's been around 100 degrees here and it's hot in the coop, so I've been letting them out into the run (about 50 feet per side) under a huge tree...

I'm not sure of the breeds yet. I got a group of assorted brown egg layers and haven't been able to determine the breed yet. The coop is about 5 feet by 4 feet, and its about 6 feet tall.

That's exactly what they are doing. I guess if yours are doing it, it must be normal, huh? They are such cute little tough guys. (Gals)

I got 9 babies three weeks old and have moved them outside to our existing coop. I'm in Georgia, so it's plenty warm during the day and they have their red heat lamp on at night. They are growing SO fast! But I've noticed that they chase each other around and fly at each other. Is this normal...

I have 3 two year old chickens (2 were killed), and we just adopted a shelter dog, part golden retriever, part something else (?). He's very sweet and is 8 years old. He has chased the chickens since we got him, and tries to get in their coop fence. We have recently put up an electric fence...

Well, thank you...I did not know that. I guess I'll give them more time before the stewpot.

About three months ago, a hawk (I think) got one of my five hens. Then about a month and a half ago, a neighbors dog got another one, leaving me with three. Since the last episode, the remaining hens have slowed waaaay down on laying eggs. I never get more than one a day, and some days, none. It...

I have a small flock of 5 girls that are about 1 1/2 years old. Recently I've lost two to predators ( 1 hawk and 1 dog) . That is pretty traumatic. I let them out to free-range about 3 hours a day, and I'm home when they do.So now I'm wondering...should I just stay with the ones I have left, or...

Wow. Thanks you all! I now have the list, and I washed off the beans to make sure there wasn't too much salt. Funny thing, though...my ladies usually eat anything, but they turned up their beaks at the beans. Go figure! And Ontario...I'm coming to your house for supper. It all sounds yummy...

I have left over black bean soup I'd like to give my girsl for breakfast this morning, but don't know if that is wise. I know there is a great list on this site, but don't know how to find it. If someone will help me out, I'll bookmark it for future reference. Thanks. Of course, the beans are in...

Thanks for the info...guess I'm off to the store. Yuck...store bought eggs.

How long does molting last? I haven't had any eggs now for tow days, and very few before that for about a month. I'd hate to have to buy eggs...ugh!

Pardon my ignorance, but what id the SSS solution?

We did kill the first one, but caught and released the second one last night...in a woods far away. I need a repellant or something.

Help. Twice my DH and I have found a 6 foot rat snake in our nesting boxes. Plus the eggs were gone...of course. Does anyone know how I can prevent that from happening?? I'm pretty sure their henhouse is secure against snakes, but both the people door and the "peep door" are open all day so the...