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    I hope someone can reassure me....

    Hi, this is the first time I've had a broody mother hen hatch a clutch of eggs. I only allowed 3 eggs under her, since I don't have the much space in the coop for a large addition of chickens. Well, today the first baby hatched. So exciting. I went back out to check on the progress of the other...
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    introducing new chickens to flock

    I recently introduced 4 20-week-old chickens to my existing flock of 5 hens. One of those 4 chickens is a rooster. Here are some positives: 1. Chickens have learned to go into coop at nighttime. 2. There was some pecking at the 4 younger chickens but never to the degree that blood was drawn or...
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    feed question

    Hi, my girls are at the 17-week mark now and have been getting the Dumor grower/finisher feed since about 10 weeks. I have quite a bit left in the big feed bag, but starting next week they should be getting the layer mix. Is it okay to just finish the bag and when it's done start the layer mix...
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    chickens don't leave coop

    Hi, everyone. Maybe you can help me figure out what I think is some unusual chicken behavior. My 17 week old chickens rarely leave their coop. They have a large, fenced-in run which we spent days slaving to build, and they hardly spend any time in it! I can't figure it out. Should I close the...
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    do any breeds "cock-doodle-do" QUIETLY?

    Lots of people want to stay away from roosters in their backyard flocks. Personally, I'm not against having a rooster...only waking up to its infamous "cock-a-doodle-do" at dawn Are there any chicken breeds that crow...ehm...quietly???
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    rooster "flogging"?

    Hi, I've read several posts on BYC regarding roosters "flogging" their owners. What does "flogging" mean? I get the gist, I think. Doesn't sound like a pleasant experience, but I'd like to know the details of it. Thanks!
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    chick ID question

    Can a Rhode Island Red chick have stripes down its back? I'm just trying to figure out which chicks are which.
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    sick chick

    Hi, all. I just got my first-ever delivery of chicks in the mail this past Tuesday. All my chicks arrived alive and peeping; however, after the initial excitement of getting them into their brooder, I realized that one (my Barred Rock) was more lethargic than the rest. She seemed to pick up a...
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