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    Limiting free range time?

    Thanks for the advice! I'll try letting them out tomorrow to see how it goes.
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    Limiting free range time?

    Hi all! I've seen many references to people only allowing their flock to free range at certain times, usually due to predators. I would love to allow my birds out of the run when we are outside. BUT I cannot imagine how to get them back into the run. I've tried to herd my chickens before, and...
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    They look like roos to me! I just rehomed my black cochin rooster (who was supposed to be a frizzle pullet!) Here is is at 8 weeks.
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    In my own experience I have found it easy to integrate different ages. Now, My oldest are only 12 weeks so take my advice with that in mind. I am NO expert. I introduced 3 bantams at 6 weeks to a flock of 4 normal sized 7 week old birds. There was zero problem. I have another flock of 4 that, at...
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    I love them! Did you already post what kind they are?
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Strange happenings in the coop! Just got back from the coop to check on my flock. I found my almost 3 week old chickens in the big coop sleeping. Somehow they got out of their area and into the big coop with my 11 week old flock. I truly don't know how they managed it! I'm beyond thankful that...
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    Chick not eating, drinking, or moving around much.

    Do you have any chick boost supplements for their water? Does the chick know where the water and food are? Dip his beak into the water and help him. Hopefully he is just a little sleepy.
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    I love all the new chickens! Congrats everyone! Thought I would post a few pictures as I integrated my two flocks. The big ones are 11 weeks old and the newest chicks are 2 1/2 weeks. I keep them separate but, as you can see, some of the big guys have already take to them. Our EE rooster...
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    Ok, I have another one for you. My barred rock, 10 weeks old. I posted a picture of the tail feathers because they seem rooster like. Do barred rocks tend to have redder combs? Online pictures indicate yes, no matter pullet or cockerel. Thanks!
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    Bully Chick

    Our first group of chicks had two bullies. One turned out to be a rooster and the other one is now the lowest in the pecking order. Space does have a lot to do with it too, from my experience.
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Here's the flock! The top chicks were an impulse buy a few days ago. The bottom pick is the integrated flock- the full size birds were bought a week earlier than the silkies and frizzle. They were kept separate until 2 weeks ago at 9ish weeks old. The black frizzle is the smallest, but guards...
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    Not Sure If You've Got A Pullet Or Cockerel? Click Here! Thread 2

    Well, I don't think I need to post here, because Bat (the top EE) and Penguin (the frizzle) are clearly roosters. Yesterday I wasn't sure, but they seem to have grown overnight. I wanted to post because a friend told me it's more about attitude than looks when identifying young roosters. That...
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    My biggest concern right now is predators. We are new to this house and it seems to get way more wildlife than our last place. Last night we had a coyote come within a few inches of our home. His tracks are all along the perimeter. Between this, the hawks we've seen, and the bobcats...I'm more...
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Hi! Yes these are our first. We are going to try to keep them together. I've been researching it for a while, and I think they will be ok. If not I do have the space to separate them, although that's not ideal. I'll keep you all updated! Take care!
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    Spring 2017 first timers post!

    Hi everyone! We got our chicks yesterday- 2 easter eggers, 1 buff orp, 1 barred rock. Next week we are picking up 2 silkies. Here's a picture of their current set up. We are excited to get them into their coop, but it needs a little more work. We also need (soon) to add extra security...
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