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  1. DaveMcLaren

    Song Birds As Defence?

    So, I recently heard someone say "Oh look, the little ones are chasing the hawk away". Boom- Moment of inspiration! How have I never thought of (or read anyone else talk about) using song birds to keep the flock safe? I realize this plan has some minor holes in it, but I think it could work. The...
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    My young rooster is being bullied by the hens...

    I recently introduced a 6mo old rooster to my flock, replacing my former 1yr old. All but one of my hens are 1yr, and they pick on him constantly (despite his overwhelming size advantage). I'm wondering if he will eventually realize his place in the flock, or if I should remove him for a while...
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    Dirty bird, displaying uncharacteristic behavior

    My Buff Orpington has been displaying uncharacteristic behavoir; that could be due to the introduction of two new birds (a RIR roo and a silky-both from a seemingly carefull breeder.). What I'm more concerned with is that her rear end is covered in poo. It has worsend over the past week. I have...
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    Low Cost Coop

    This dog house was recommissioned as a chicken coop. I had all the material I needed laying around. I plan on raising it up off the ground in the spring.
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    Sustainable food source for winter months

    Is there anything I can plant to help feed my flock through the winter (besides the ordinary veggies we eat)? My birds are free range, so they can forrage. I plan on letting the grass grow long so they can find seed, and to promote bug growth, but I'd still like to plant something that will...
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    Heritage=Broody?

    I'm looking for a broody hen. Am I correct in thinking that I can get a more broody hen without changing breeds by buying heritage lines of stock?
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    Need a hen with maternal instincts...

    I currently have 1 buff orpington, 3 reds and a rooster who I suspect is a old english/welsummer. I'd like to add a broody hen to sustain my flock without buying more birds. What breed should I go with? I've been looking at many, but it's hard to know what's best. I was thinking about another...
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    What is this guy? RI? Gallo Kelso?

  9. DaveMcLaren

    Name That Breed

    I'm pretty confident in what breeds I have here, but I'm sure many of you can confirm it for me.
  10. DaveMcLaren

    Name That Breed...

    I'm pretty confident in what breeds I have here, but I'm sure many of you can confirm it for me.
  11. DaveMcLaren

    Natural Reproduction?

    I got my hens last spring, and added a rooster a few weeks ago. I was thinking about some baby chicks this coming spring, but I don't know how to go about it. I understand how the incubator process works (for the most part), but I would like to let my birds do their thing-the natural way. I...
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