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    What is the best 'affordable' smallish (10 egg) incubator ???

    tired of waiting for one of my hens to go broody, think I'll try incubating, never done before, what type does someone suggest?? I would like to spend $100 or less. There are SO... many out there I am confused, some have equal positive/negative customer reviews ..... so what do I believe?? I...
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    Lil' Red' is odd hen out ; (

    Thanks Ponyfeather, Lil'Red does get extra attention (just made her oatmeal b-fast cooling on the stove) My Roo IS very young, older hens stand up to him , Lil' Red just RUNS , then he catches her and pins her down ! Hopefully his behavior will improve, just going to have to juggle space and...
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    Lil' Red' is odd hen out ; (

    wish they could all just get along ! I think I will keep her (with a buddy or two) separated give her time to grow, and see if 'mixing' it up will help, maybe pairing her with Roo's favorite will make them buddies and her more 'likable' in Roos eyes. Really wanted THIS Roo as he is a perfect...
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    Lil' Red' is odd hen out ; (

    My Lil' Red Rhodie is being seriously tormented by the Rooster ! When checking tonight I couldn't find her ! She wasn't in her hidey hole I provided for her, apparently Rooster got her out of the hidey hole and abused her to the point of a bruised and bloody top of her head (she's just a...
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    Lil' Red' is odd hen out ; (

    Thank You I haven't seen anything disturbing (blood/wounds/bald spots) I have provided Lil' Red with her own little hidey hole to escape to, she definatly uses it. Feel so bad for her Hope the others don't pick on her too much when I leave the coop at night after checking on them after work. I...
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    Lil' Red' is odd hen out ; (

    I am a newbie chicken owner. I Was raised as a kid on mini-farm, chickens, ducks, goats, horses, pigs etc. but Mom took care of everything, and I guess I didn't pay attention, had too much fun gathering eggs and throwing scratch ! I recently acquired some property and for the first time in my...
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