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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about the remaining two

    I cannot thank all of you enough for all of your feedback and support! We did get our originals from McMurray and based on what I read on their site, it seems like we will not have to be super concerned about disease. I am thinking (especially since I am not home all day to monitor...
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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about the remaining two

    Well I just placed an order with McMurtry hatchery for two buff orpingtons last night! I am so excited. Any spectacular advice for introducing? I think I have a pretty good understanding so far based on what I've read (separate, then let them see each other but not be able to get to each other...
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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about the remaining two

    Thank you again all, I so appreciate the advice and feedback. I took a look at the breed list and when reading about our Barred Rocks it seems they can be a little bossy/less friendly to more docile chickens. So far the only option I have found to purchase chickens that are approx. the same...
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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about the remaining two

    Thank you so much for such quick responses and advice @1muttsfan and @Sonya9 . I think we will certainly create a large run area that will be covered for the remaining two. Do you thinking getting another hen is good just in case something were to happen again to one of the two remaining or...
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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about remaining two

    Our sweet barred rock was sadly killed by a hawk this evening. Terribly traumatic for my two other hens and myself but now trying to focus on how to keep the other two healthy and safe. One came running up to the door of our house when we ran out so I held her while my husband took care of...
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    1 of 3 chickens killed by hawk... worried about the remaining two

    Our sweet barred rock was sadly killed by a hawk this evening. Terribly traumatic for my two other hens and myself but now trying to focus on how to keep the other two healthy and safe. One came running up to the door of our house when we ran out so I held her while my husband took care of...
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    8 Week Old Barred Rocks- Hens or Roosters? Please help!

    Oh dear... But thank you so much all of you for the feedback. Thankfully the farmer we got them from said he would let us come back and swap them out but I am a little worried we will end up with more roosters. So sad to say goodbye to these birds!
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    8 Week Old Barred Rocks- Hens or Roosters? Please help!

    Hello, We are first time chicken owners and have four 8-9 week old barred rocks. We have noticed that one or some of them have been crowing in the morning when we are outside but have not been able to determine which chicken it is. We are looking for help or advice on how to determine whether...
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