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  1. KarenP

    My broody buff is going to be a mommy!!

    My Buff Orp. has gone broody, so i decided to let her become a mom. This is my first time,so any advice would be really appreciated. I would also appreciate stories of unexpected obstacles that have occured with your broody hens. Thanks Karen
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    Am I the one one who finds leghorns to be the most unfriendly?

    I have 19 hens which are about 6 different breeds. They are all pretty friendly except for my 3 brown leghorns. They are the most unsocial flighty birds ever. Has anyone else noticed this?? Karen
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    Do roosters prefer certain hens??

    I feel really bad because my RIR always seems to be on top of this one particular hen. Then to make matters worst, when he gets off i have another one who gets her before she can even get up. He is to small to get on her without help!! I also have two other hens who he is so sweet and gentle...
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    Do your girls favor on particular nesting box??

    I have 5 nesting boxes and 12 hens. They all seem to wait in line for this one box. They have the strangest behavior sometimes!!!
  5. KarenP

    Do saddles on hens work? Updated with a pic!!

    I just ordered saddles for my hens. If anyone has used them can you please give me feedback. Do they work, do the hens show signs of being uncomfortable, can the hens remove them, and do they get dirty often?? Thanks, Karen
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    They are not impressed with the snow!!

  7. KarenP

    Feed Advice

    I have 2 coops. One with laying hens and one with young hens who are not due to lay until March. Theproblem is that I have 2 laying hens who like to stay in the juvenile coop. What should I do? Should i mix the grower feed with the layer feed until the grower is gone, should i switch them all...
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    What exactly is a straight run??

    I thought it was a mix and you get what you get, but someone told me a straight run is all hens. Can someone please clarify??
  9. KarenP

    Broken Hearted!!!

    I had to give one of my roosters away today! I knew this day would come. I had 4 roosters and 11 hens. My roosters were giving my hens a bit to much action! I still probably have to get rid of one more. I have 2 coops, so i figure one rooster per coop is ok, and i plan on getting more hens in...
  10. KarenP

    Vasoline or no vasoline???

    Does it really help to protect from frostbite?? My rooster has a huge comb and I am concerned for him now that it is so cold out!!
  11. KarenP

    Gifts from my girls!!!

    My girls are giving eggs this Christmas!!! Myneighbors are loving their gifts!!!
  12. KarenP

    What's with the rooster dance??

    My RIR is 6 months and found his hormones!! I know what to do when they attack because i've read plenty. He grabbed me by the back of the leg today and i immediatly put pressure on his back until he was laying down in front of his hens!! Why does he do the dance and then attack?? Does he see me...
  13. KarenP

    Does it bother you???

    I know this is really strange, but i feel so bad for my hens when the rooster tries to mate with them!! Do they really have to be so rough??? I know i'm probably wrong and I probably look like a fool, but i can't help but to yell at him when i hear my girls scream as he grabs them by the neck!!
  14. KarenP

    No Egg???

    So 1 of my hens started to lay. I got an egg for the 1st two days, and none today. Is this usual???
  15. KarenP

    I think I am loosing my mind!!! (pics)

    My polish pullet has been getting pecked and she has a big bald spot on her head! I went out and bought some blue kote. I read that this would help it avoid becoming infected and maybe stop the others from pecking at her. When i went to lock them up i noticed one of my roo's pulling at her head...
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    Polish getting pecked!! Help her!!!

    My polish got pecked today and whoever pecked her drew blood. I know it's not the 2 who live in her coop with her. I think it happened when they were freeranging last night. I will not let her out unless she is with me anymore. My question is, has anyone ever successfully tied their head...
  17. KarenP

    I had my first scare today!!!

    For the past few days, i've become brave and left them out on their own to free range. They love it so much, it breaks my heart to keep them locked up!! So it was beginning to get dark, and i went out to lock them in their coops. I have three teenagers in my small coop and 9 adults in my big...
  18. KarenP

    Pooping on the porch!!!

    OK, so i have read so many posts on here about chickens pooping on the porch and causing a big mess!!! As i read these posts I thought to myself "I wish my chickens would come to my door to see me!!!" Well it happened!! We only let our flock free range if we are outside, so today while i was...
  19. KarenP

    Your opinion on the friendliest breed??

    I would just like to get your opinions on what breed you consider to be the friendliest breed. I know for the most part, it's all in how we raise them. I have several breeds, but it seems once they mature, they become extremely independant and could really care less about their human care...
  20. KarenP

    Yesterday they were climbing trees today they're jumping on trampoline

    I think they should just join the circus!!!
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