Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. Recent content by sharihern
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Earwigs?
I cleaned out the nesting boxes and tons of earwigs came crawling out. NASTY! I don't know if my chickens are eating them or not. (I only have 2) But it kind of grosses me out that there are so many of them where the chickens sleep and where they will be laying eggs. The nesting boxes were dry...- sharihern
- Post #35
- Forum: Predators and Pests
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How old do Chicks need to be going outside in the coop?
Mine are just about 8 weeks and I am so ready to have them outside. I read and heard that at 8 weeks they should be good to sleep outside as long at the weather doesn't get very cold. I'm not sure on that, so don't quote me on that. I'm still trying to figure that out for mine.- sharihern
- Post #4
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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What kind of chicken should I get?
I love the idea of colored eggs too!! Sorry i'm new to the whole chicken thing and only have 2 at the moment, a roo and a pullet, so no eggs yet.- sharihern
- Post #2
- Forum: General breed discussions & FAQ
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What do you think???
Thank you everyone! Now that you've clued me in on what they both are it makes so much more sense! I was wondering about my roo's blue/grey legs and white tail feathers.... they didn't match what I thought he was, but Sebright explains it! Thank you!!!!- sharihern
- Post #8
- Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
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What do you think???
My brother brought home a couple bantam chicks about 6 weeks ago. We didn't know breed or exactly how old they were. My guess is they are 6-7 weeks old. I believe that one is a roo, and the other is a pullet. The one i believe is a roo (Clarke) is way more friendly and curious about...- sharihern
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- Forum: What Breed Or Gender is This?
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Post Your Chicken's Names Here!!!
My Pullet is named Henrietta, and my Roo is named Clarke, after Louis and Clark. He used to be named Napoleon cause he was always so curious, but i thought that on the off chance he was a girl I should have a different name.- sharihern
- Post #209
- Forum: Online Poultry Show
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What do you gather eggs in?! Pics?
That's so cute @jennygibs!!!- sharihern
- Post #140
- Forum: Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying
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Chicks wiping beaks on ground/sneezing?
Mine wipe their beaks on the ground every once in awhile. They used to do it a lot more when they were younger, but not as much now. They are 6-7 wks old. I just assumed it was them getting something off of their beaks. They would do it after playing or drinking. As for yours being sick...- sharihern
- Post #6
- Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
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Chickens and cats
I have cats also. Our chicks are about 6-7 wks now. Our cats haven't been around them much, but one of them does like to come watch them and see what all the chirping is.... I only let her for a minute or so as long as i am right there with them. But I am worried that once they are outside...- sharihern
- Post #5
- Forum: Predators and Pests