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    Chicken injury- Contained but could use some advice!

    Hayduke, I am so sorry about your hen. At least the injuries are not in any vital areas - it sounds like anyway. My mother always said that if the lesion or laceration is not profusely bleeding, that air is very good for the healing process. I would think that if it's getting very dirty or...
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    Our first egg, and, how long do Ameraucanas take to start laying?

    Sweetie pie, I wish I had suggestions for you too. Like you, I have two fake eggs in my nesting boxes and the roosts are above the boxes. I guess I was lucky in that my girls just took to the boxes right away. I did tack up little curtains for privacy, perhaps that would help? Good luck...
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    Ameraucana or Easter Egger?

    Hahaha, thanks for the kind words! I thought I was being pretty dorky for naming them the way I did, but now I'm stoked that you folks like the names. Cheers!!!
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    Rooster leg issue

    I hope so Hayduke!!! Keep us informed!
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Amen to that!!!
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Thanks Mrs. K. Your option is a little more down my alley. I would like to get comfortable with having hens first. I mean, I fell pretty comfortable now but would like a bit more experience under my belt. Plus, I realize that I would want to enlarge my chicken run if I were to add a new...
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Teehee!
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Thanks for the info donrae and moxies, it's most helpful and I'm continuing to learn! And you're right donrae, I don't understand how chicken mating can be because I don't have a rooster. Plus, I'm pretty new to chickens. I do understand now that the mating practices ease up a bit after...
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Oh, and if we do get a rooster, what is the standard amount of time for quarantining such an animal?
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Wow, shows how much I know about roosters! With this information you kind people have provided, I think a rooster may be a nice addition. I'll have to keep my eyes open! Hayduke, when selecting my new rooster, I'll make sure he's extra loud and thunderous! Thanks so much for your...
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    That is a very informative answer, Hayduke. I'm not sure why I assumed a bantam would be docile. "It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog." Yes, we have predators coming out of our ears! Wouldn't a crowing rooster attract more predators? There are lots of roosters out...
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Well, Hayduke thinks we need a rooster, anyone else? LOL!
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    Should we add a rooster to our flock?

    Hello everyone, I hope you're all enjoying the beginning of autumn as much as I am! We have twelve magnificent chickens that are starting to lay. All twelve are ladies (well, they're all female anyway! ) and we're pretty sure that we scored on that one. The other day, my hubby pondered that...
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    German Shepherd Dogs & Chickens - are they compatible?

    Obviously, coffeychicks, I was referring to myself, not you, about operationindigo receiving better advice.
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    German Shepherd Dogs & Chickens - are they compatible?

    Operationindigo, I was just browsing through threads and saw this user's profile picture: https://www.backyardchickens.com/u/240821/siggandchicks I guess it depends on the dog! Perhaps you could message them and get some better advice. :)
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