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  1. Mrs. K

    New to the process

    Yes, that bright comb - means she is laying.
  2. Mrs. K

    Rooster is perfect to all hens, except one?

    Love the names, I had a dearly beloved Captain too. It is a strange thing. I will say this, though, my BA died. She was older, past 4. So not a surprise, it happens. But immediately the whole flock is much more peaceful. Maybe she was sick? Her feathers were kind of getting saggy - but molt is...
  3. Mrs. K

    13 chickens and only one laying

    Just wait - they are still pretty young yet. Another 4 weeks and I be you have several laying.
  4. Mrs. K

    New to the process

    If those are pictures of two different birds, I too, think you have both hens. A full picture of each birds would remove no doubt at that age. If you had a rooster, I would still recommend waiting several months. Birds tend to produce smaller eggs when they start laying, and the eggs are so...
  5. Mrs. K

    Is this normal?

    Looks good to me, I would not worry. The comb is plump and standing well.
  6. Mrs. K

    Rooster is perfect to all hens, except one?

    I have had chickens for years, and never had this problem until last year. I have a BA that was mercilessly attacked by the rooster and a chosen hen. I debated what to do - I often preach solve for peace in the flock. I took to letting them out more so they had more space. A coyote picked off...
  7. Mrs. K

    Excessive calcium deposits on eggs

    good, it was a joke.
  8. Mrs. K

    How long did it take?

    I had Gramma Feathers - she would keep those chicks next to her until they were full grown, and then she still liked them close...until her next batch came around. Mrs. Black tail - she kept them close 3 weeks... and then they were on their own, she was right next to the rooster, bright red...
  9. Mrs. K

    Weak yolk membrane

    Genetics or very hot temperatures. I think when it really gets hot, my egg quality decreases.
  10. Mrs. K

    Rooster with a Rose “comb over”

    Well, they are your birds and I completely understand about stewing decisions, even making decisions and not doing actions. The big thing to remember with cockerels is they are a crapshoot, and today’s good behavior is not an indication of tomorrow. The pullets might shortly have a different...
  11. Mrs. K

    Rooster and hens together or separate coops at night?

    At those temperature they should be fine. I would put them out. Outside generally means more space = more exercise. Beware though of heat, as in too much heat. Check your shade all day long, and make sure that there is shade all day long. It moves. My own run is delightfully shady all morning...
  12. Mrs. K

    Weak yolk membrane

    genetics - or age - both affect quality of eggs. I like thick whites, and yolks that don't break.
  13. Mrs. K

    Bullies - what should I do?

    Some people, some flocks can get full size birds and silkies to live together, but a lot of people report what you have stated, they just don't meld together into a flock or even into a tolerance. I would sell either pair, either the silkies, or the full size birds. A strife filled flock just...
  14. Mrs. K

    Rooster and hens together or separate coops at night?

    At there ages they need to be outside. Chickens need fresh air and sunshine. And they need a lot of space to run around in. Often times new people to chicken try and keep them safe in a small space with the best intentions, but it is not good for them. I would get him in the coop, ASAP. And at...
  15. Mrs. K

    Rooster with a Rose “comb over”

    You have 5 roosters, and I think that is a reason to cull this bird. Culling is hard, and there is an unfounded intense worry that you will cull the wrong bird. You can keep a rotten bird, but you can't cull the wrong bird. If you have 5, pick three for any reason, and cull them first. Or at...
  16. Mrs. K

    Flock management

    95% sure it is the cockerels. Chickens don't wait for coops to be fixed, and integration takes more space not less. So if you take them, take them after the expansion. They will have totally forgotten your place and the other birds. They will be strangers to each other. Mrs K
  17. Mrs. K

    How can I determine the pecking order?

    If I walk away and throw out scratch, generally, kind of, sort of the most dominant will be the first to come, and least dominant will be the last to get there...kind of. The truth of the matter is you don't want to know, the best flocks, the most peaceful flocks are the ones you can't tell. Mrs K
  18. Mrs. K

    Suggestions for ISA Brown longevity

    When you are stressing over getting an egg a day, do know there is not a dang thing you can do about it. Worrying about it is like worrying your hair only grows 3/4 inch and not an inch. Enjoy their life, make sure they have a quick end, and really that is the only thing you can do about any...
  19. Mrs. K

    Neighbors Died

    I would be worried about the silkies. They might need a completely separate place 24/7 if you add roosters. To be honest, it almost is never a good idea to take a bird that you feel sorry for, it is just not generally a good judgement call. If you really have been hankering for a leg horn or a...
  20. Mrs. K

    Too many roosters

    Good! Glad you can trade them. People do get attached to cockerels, in the darling stage. It is just that stage does not last. More roosters than hens is not good.
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