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    Why doesnt second rooser crow?

    I was given a starter flock which consists of 6 hens and 2 roosters. These 8 birds have been together for about 2 years. One rooster is definitely the dominant one. The second rooster is about half the size of the dominant rooster, although they appear to get along and they are different...
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    Ladies won't leave coop

    Thanks so much. I have the two roosters because the entire flock was given to me as my starter flock. All 8 birds have been together for almost two years and it seems pretty stable. There is definitely a hierarchy, but it seems to work. I will continue to keep an eye on them and remove one...
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    Ladies won't leave coop

    Thanks! I wills leave the doors open tomorrow afternoon and keep an eye on them then.
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    Ladies won't leave coop

    I got my first chickens about a week ago-have never had chickens before. The flock is 8 older birds that someone gave me-6 hens, 2 roosters-these birds have been together for about 2 years. I kept them in their coop and pen for a week so that would learn they are home. I let them out of this...
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    Best Way to start with first coop

    Thanks again Jeri. I did find that thread and spent about an hour and a half reading a lot of that thread.
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    Best Way to start with first coop

    Thanks Jerie! I'll check the heating pad - I hadn't heard of it before.
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    Best Way to start with first coop

    You are a wealth of information! Thanks so much!
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    Best Way to start with first coop

    Thanks! I'm glad the Brahmas are good to start with - they are so cute! I'm in love already. I'm just a little nervous that I don't know enough to start out with babies and the hens would be more forgiving of my lack of Knowledge.
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    Brand new from MD

    Thanks everyone. I've read just about read everything in the Learning Center... and then some, including 3 books that were recommended on this site. My coop and pen are almost ready. I feel like there is so much I don't know and need to learn. A little nervous about actually starting. My...
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    Best Way to start with first coop

    I have wanted chickens for years and finally got my first coop. I have spent the past several weeks researching coops, feed, chicken health, breeds, etc. My coop and pen should be ready for my first group of girls next week. Obviously, I am nervous that I will make mistakes because I am new to...
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    Brand new from MD

    I just got my coop for my bday! Wanted chickens for years! So overwhelmed, I don't even know where to begin! Any pointers for someone just getting started? Don't even have the coop set up or even know what type of chickens to start with!!
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