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The chick in question is gray and white. We have been calling it Sam because as a small chick it reminded me of Uncle Sam the muppet. Originally we thought it was a rooster but we are at the 3 monthish mark and it's saddle area feathers are definitely still very fat and round. What are your...

He's got some chunky legs.

Best guess is between 3-4 weeks. Purchased them on 8/11. And the olive eggers seemed to be several days older than the rest. I'm very torn on what to do as this is a brand new flock and it's looking like 2 roosters and 6 hens.

I have estimated that my 2 olive eggers chicks are about a week older than the rest of my chicks. Over the past week, week and a half I have had a feeling one of them is a roo. It's comb is much redder than the other one and it definitely has chunkier legs. Well today I noticed he is definitely...

I knew I left something out of my original post....8 standard sizes birds. And roofing I believe will be shingles. Father in law is able to get unused roofing materials from work. So in addition to the eave vents you are suggesting I add closable vents to the back doors? (Just to clarify)

- G, I put an ungodly amount of time into the designs. Literally hours and hours. -Dobie, The roost is just sorta thrown in there for reference on the plans. I already have hangers to install it at the proper distance. Now if I add ventilation "squares" to my access doors. Won't that create a...

Greetings all, I have been stalking for awhile but I am looking for some advice. I am in the process of building a coop slightly under 4x8. Here is some build information before I get to the more specific questions. I designed it from the top down, meaning my roof is a 4x8 sheet of plywood...