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    Shimmying head

    My 5wo Speckled Sussex just started shimmying her head this morning. It's kind of like she is cold, or her neck is weak. Maybe a neurological thing?
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    Buff Orpington haters and lovers WAR!!!

    5. Friendly!
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    Kitten attacked!

    This morning I caught three hens attacking a 1-month-old kitten. The kitten seemed okay physically, just traumatized. I've had chickens for 6 years and have never seen nor heard of this happening before. I know chickens will go after small animals such as mice or snakes, but a kitten is bigger...
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    What is she?

    Thanks for all of your replies! I am so excited to have Speckled Sussex in my flock!
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    What is she?

    Good to know. Thanks!
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    What is she?

    She is only about 4 weeks old, so maybe some of the white will disappear?
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    What is she?

    Ok, I honestly don't know what I'm doing here. But, if you missed it in another reply, here she is (I hope!)
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    What is she?

    You're right!! Lol I did have a pic attached, but clicked something before the upload was finished. 😒
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    What is she?

    This pretty girl was free with a dozen Golden Buff chicks. I have no idea what breed she is. Any guesses?
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    Meaty thing found in my coop.

    This us the first one in five years of owning chickens. I've read that the gen can be treated, but I have no idea which one laid it. None of them are acting unusual. I keep their feed and water clean and add vitamin supplements to their water.
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    Meaty thing found in my coop.

    I have no idea what this is! It is dense and rubbery. I don't even know if it came from a chicken or a cat. Please help!
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    Free range vs run

    We've had chickens for about 5 years now and have always let them free range. We live on 2.5 acres with fields on three sides and several houses across the road (two of which also have chickens). We have only lost two or three to predation out of 20 chickens, so I think we're doing pretty good...
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    Topic of the Week - Feeding mealworms, bugs etc.

    Our girls are free range sunrise to sunset on 2.5 acres with fields on three sides. I have bird feeders and the girls eat anything that the yard birds spill onto the ground. I will occasionally toss them some dried mealworms as well as seedless grapes (their favorite!) and kitchen scraps. I love...
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    Topic of the Week - Feeding mealworms, bugs etc.

    What a great idea!
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    How long does the pecking order take???

    We've had our three hens for almost two years and they still work on a pecking order. Nothing serious, though. More like squabbling.
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