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    Adding pullets to existing flock

    Thanks for all your advice. Working on a modification.
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    Adding pullets to existing flock

    So in your opinion I should get another coop?
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    Adding pullets to existing flock

    The coop holds up to 6 hens. It is L77 inches x W37 inches x H46 inches. My 3 hens (Asa Browns) fit comfortably with room to spare. My pullets are in a cage meant for temporary use. It has a roof & back but no sides or front covering. It measures L47 in x H24 in x W24 in. No nesting boxes. The...
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    Adding pullets to existing flock

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    Adding pullets to existing flock

    Pulleys were gotten at ?1 week and placed in a separate pen to allow them to grow. I only have 3 hens. I read to keep them separated for several weeks to prevent them from being killed. I have tried to place them in the only coop I have but they were attacked by one of the hens. This is my 1st...
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    Adding pullets to existing flock

    My 17 week old pullets are not merging with.my 47 week.old hens. My older girls attack my pullets when they are close together. The girls are all free ranging in my backyard but I haven't been able to put them together in the same coop. I was hoping not to have to buy another coop. Any...
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    Can a dog and chickens safely coexist in a small backyard?

    Most say no, but my dog is a Chihuahua/fiest (squirrel dog) mix weighing about 20 lbs.The only time she has growled at the chickens was when they got too close to her steak bone. In fact, the chickens follow my dog around. Let it be known I am usually out with them when the girls are free...
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    ? Rooster

    Thank you everyone. I found a home for Ellie Mae with a good friend's son. At least I will not have to worry about him getting cooked. No rosters at his house and a larger coop.
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    ? Rooster

    Then is 4 hens enough? I love Ellie... I hate to get rid of him. Got him from tractor supply and Ellie was supposed to be a hen!
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    ? Rooster

    I think my astrolorp may be a rooster. I think I heard a crow today. Ellie Mae is 16 weeks old. I have posted pictures of her and one of her feathers. Thank you in advance. Swan
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    Chicks stomping

    Thank you so much. I thought that was what was going on. I'll try to keep out of their spats.:wee:thumbsup
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    Chicks stomping

    Yes they are. In fact my as troops got one of my gems by her neck and she was squawking in pain. I had to separate the two.
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    Chicks stomping

    I have noticed my 8 week old chicks have been stomping at each other. It looks almost like a dance. Are they challenging each other? Is this part of establishing a pecking order? I almost want to play the chicken dance music for them!💃
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    Dirt for chicks?

    Thanks...I keep forgetting that they are like babies.
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    Dirt for chicks?

    Can chicks eat dirt? I got some near their new coop (still in brooder) and they went crazy pecking and getting in it. I want edit for dust baths but it looked like they eating treats. Is it normal?
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