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    Ummm, what are they doing?!

    I don't give in when they make a fuss. We generally keep it blocked up for a few weeks (which pisses the cats off) and you're right. They move on after a day or two. But two weeks later, when we open things back up so the cats can resume access, the chickens are right back to it. We had chickens...
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    Ummm, what are they doing?!

    Well this may be the best argument for getting a few more hens that I've ever heard!
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    Ummm, what are they doing?!

    I have two backyard chickens. They are healthy, have free range in the yard but are locked up at night. They lay incredibly well and are very social/friendly. BUT about three months ago, they discovered our garage... or more specifically, the washer/dryer combo in the garage. They spend an...
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    Is it possible I got a Bantam BO by error?

    Okay great! She's been dwarfed by the internet ideal, haha! It's good that she's the spiciest of the three, considering she's the smallest. Thanks so much! :)
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    Is it possible I got a Bantam BO by error?

    Okay, yes. Both replies make sense. They came from Dare to Dream Farms in the So Cal area. Here are some photos of them. Just took me a bit to figure out this forum. Thanks for the replies and for the help!
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    Is it possible I got a Bantam BO by error?

    So I got three young ladies at about 7 weeks old. I got a Barred Rock, a Brahma, and a Buff Orp. I keep reading that Orps are a larger breed but mine is a pip squeak. Seriously. She's tiny, especially next to the other two who have grown substantially and really filled out. They are about 16...
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