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    Another newbie that needs advice about combining flocks!

    Quote: Inside the hen house or inside the run? My coop in freestanding inside a very large dog run. I have a circular wire "playpen" that I could put the little ones in inside the big run and they could observe each other for a bit. But, when it comes right down to it, the coop-switch will...
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    Another newbie that needs advice about combining flocks!

    I have read a lot here and there is some very good advice about combining flocks but I have a specific situation so I figured I would throw my story up here and see what you all have to say! You can never get too much advice, at least that's how I feel! I have 4 wonderful hens that are 6 months...
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    Stunted Comb?

    This is her last week: And no jokes about how she looks like a rabbit! My Buff is (obviously) on the left! That is Abby, my Australorp's butt in the background on the right. See, no plumes, but she is loud and aggressive and has a comb and waddle to beat the band! If she had any big tail...
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    Stunted Comb?

    Quote: Well, that is her in my profile picture. That was about 6 weeks ago (?) but her comb hasn't changed a bit! I will try and post a more recent picture!
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    Stunted Comb?

    Quote: Oh, good Lord, no! LOL It's odd but that comb is a teeny thing! She is very "red in the face" so I just don't know, maybe the "red" needs to go up?! We'll just have to wait and see. I am hoping that all my hens will start laying soon! If she isn't laying when the others lay then it...
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    Stunted Comb?

    My Buff Orpington is 19 weeks old now, as are her coop-mates, a Silver-Laced Wyandotte, an Australorp, and a Rhode Island Red. The Silver-Laced has a beautiful rose comb, very bright red and a lovely waddle. The Australorp has a giant blazing red comb and waddle (if she had plumage on her rear...
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    ATTACK CHICKEN!!! Help!!!

    The last couple times I went out to the run, I brought a spray bottle with me and when she came towards me I sprayed her right in the face. It is so hot here, she may like me for it, who knows, but she did keep her distance. I still need to put up a picture so if anyone can tell me if I have a...
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    ATTACK CHICKEN!!! Help!!!

    I have an Australorp that I think is a hen but lately, she has been charging me when I enter the run, even if I am bringing treats! She is 18 weeks old and has a great red comb on top of her head! She is absolutely giant and very, very vocal but I don't see any plumage on her behind that would...
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    Backyard run with 4' fence

    Quote: My thing is that my chickens are just 4 months old. They haven't done their last molt to full-on adulthood yet. I have no problem with clipping wings, I just don't want to have to do it twice in a month! I think the lattice top will work. I wanted to put some sort of cover on the run...
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    Backyard run with 4' fence

    I have a huge dog pen as my chicken run with 5 foot fencing. Everyone is very happy to stay inside. I only have 4 hens and there is plenty of room. But dusk is a different story. For the past couple of weeks, I have gone out to shut the door to the coop and keep them safe inside for the night...
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    When should the nesting box become accessible?

    Quote: Well, it was to force them not to wander into the box and poop in it! They roost very happily in the coop! I am going to unstuff the box and make it available now. I think they are probably old enough! I just wanted some more opinions! Thanks a bunch!
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    When should the nesting box become accessible?

    My chickens are almost 4 months old. They have been out in their coop and run for 2 months now and very happy and content. I had heard that the nesting box should be blocked while they are in their "in between" stage, so I have a piece of cardboard blocking the opening and the whole thing is...
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    Is it too early? Are they too young?

    Thanks for the feedback! I will wait. You are right, there are those age brackets for a reason! I give them grit, no oyster shell yet at all. I give it every couple days or so, since they are outside now. They scratch around a lot but I don't think our soil has enough small good stones for their...
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    Is it too early? Are they too young?

    I have 4 pullets that are 14 weeks old. I bought a Purina Flock Block because I thought it would relieve some boredom. They have a big run and peck and scratch a lot but they always seems to be hungry for things other than the huge bowl of pellets always available to them! (I think I spoiled...
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    What is the best way to hang this waterer? (pic included)

    Quote: That is a very interesting design! I am not well-versed when it comes to chicken watering systems, but I have never seen a set-up like that before! I'd love more info! I have one exactly like the original post in this thread and I have it on a cinder block. It stays relatively clean...
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    moving chicks outside

    I have 1 week old chicks and I put them in a cage on the back deck every day! It is 86 degrees here today so I figured it is just about as good as sitting under the brooder lamp but the fresh air is better! (And sitting in the sun for 5 min, you FEEL like you are under a brooder lamp!!!) The...
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    Gimpy chick! What's her fate? (pics)

    Last Thursday we were pretty sad because that was day 21 for our clutch of 10 eggs in the incubator and nothing happened, not a tap or a pip or a roll or anything! We had pretty good luck with the home made incubator, the heat and humidity were pretty consistent and stayed at a good level. I...
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    REALLY important question!!! One hatched all alone!

    Quote: Well, I took he/she out of the incubator. It was hobbling across the length of the incubator to get closer to the light. I put it under a heat lamp in the brooder. I made a nest out of some clean flannel fabric and I think it is more comfortable there. I am praying the there will be...
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    REALLY important question!!! One hatched all alone!

    Well, not as much an early hatcher as an only hatcher. Today is day 22 but I thought a couple extra days may be necessary because they were mail order and the temp had been on the lower side for a while, not terribly low, just on the lower side of normal for the incubation period. I was worrying...
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    REALLY important question!!! One hatched all alone!

    Really important question! I had an early hatcher! Or an ONLY hatcher! I have 10 eggs in the incubator and one has completely hatched! Not a pip or a sound from any of the others! I know I need to leave this baby in until it is dry but how long do I leave it for, especially when there are no...
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