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He's definitely 20 weeks. He was hatched Apr 6 from a McMurray Hatchery bonus egg. Sold to me by the person who hatched him/her as a "pullet". I did hear some strange sounds from Goldie yesterday, so maybe that was attempts at crowing. At least I believe one of my 6 young ones (a BLRW) is a...

This Golden Laced Wyandotte is 20 weeks old. When I bought Goldie 9 weeks ago, I was told she was a GLW "pullet". I would like to think that she is in fact a hen. Thoughts? Thank you!

Thanks folks! That's what I thought. My dilemma is that I want to keep him. But as they get older and we start getting eggs, my wife cannot bring herself to imagine eating an egg that may have been "influenced" by a rooster. I keep telling her that if we collect them regularly, there's no...

I was sold two BLRW chicks as "pullets". But I (novice) suspect this guy to be, well, a guy. What do y'all think? Thanks! 15 weeks old now. (was 6 weeks when I bought)

I just talked to Durvet customer service and he told me that the warning is for chickens already producing eggs and is ok for young chickens not yet producing eggs. But don't take my word for it as I am not a medical professional.

noitulover, Did you ever figure this out? I have a sick Buff Orp chick approx 9 wks old. Acts mostly lethargic; one eye closed and runny; opens mouth and gasps for breath. None of the other chickens have symptoms. I do have this one separated from the flock now. Still eats, drinks and gets...

Every Wednesday first thing in the morning. Generally 5-7am

Greetings from down south in Semmes, AL. Just got our first chickens last week. Fun for the whole family.

Shout out from Semmes.

A new adventure begins. The coop is built... modified version of Purina design. And birds have been acquired... two Blue Laced Red Wyandottes and three Buff Orpintons.

No problem! Just got back from the Lucedale stockyard with 2 Blue Laced Red Wyandotte and 3 Buff Orpington pullets. Thanks for thinking of us though!

He @chirpingcricket! I'm looking for up to 4 laying hens. Would love to see pics of your hens! Do any of those breeds mix well together in the pen and coop? I ask because I don't mind getting 4 of the same breed, but would be nice if the 4 we get have a couple different "looks" or patterns or...

I am in south Alabama, just built coop, looking for pullets. Does anyone have recent experience with the Lucedale MS stockyard chicken sales in the parking lot? Thanks!

Sharon, I'm also in Semmes (just down the road from MGM). Where are y'all buying your feed? I am in the stages of planning my hen house and run. I'm going to slightly modify the hen house plan by Purina...