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    2015 BYC Calendar - Your Pictures Needed!

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    How many hens per roo?

    I thought I was getting 4 hens, but one was a roo. Should I give him away now (I found a farm for him), or should I keep him and see how it works out? I am worried that it will be too much male for only four females. At 14 weeks old he is already aggressive towards the ladies. Any advice?
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    $12 brooder suggestions

    I did a similar thing. I used a plastic storage tote and cut down the box so it fit around the tote. I then put polystyrene in the extra space for warmth. My husband made sure to secure the brooder lamp really well from a chain. The chicks stayed warm in the cold barn. When the chicks got...
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    My 7 week old Barred Rocks want to know...

    They look just like my girls. Very cute.
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    Is my hen a roo?

    I am located in CT. I sent a photo to My Pet Chicken (where I purchased the chicks) and they said that it was too soon to really know, and she could just be a hen. I just might keep him/her. I hope the neighbors don't mind the noise.
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    Is my hen a roo?

    I am very sad that Gertrude is a George. I have only 3 other chickens. I suppose I have to either find him another home or get 7 more hens. How long do I have before he starts "over taxing" the hens and my neighbors complain? Thank you for the help.
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    Is my hen a roo?

    I have four 10 week old Plymouth Rock chicks. The Partridge has all of a sudden gotten bigger than the others and has a larger comb. I keep looking at the saddle feathers to see if they are pointed or round. I just do not have the experience to tell. Here is a photo of the chick. Any guesses...
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