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  1. LewisFamily

    Happy Hens

    Thought this was neat so I would share it. A few months back we got a rooster. He was a great protector, but VERY human aggressive. After a few months, I had my fill and he took a trip to Stewville. Population 1. Yesterday we got a nee rooster. He is an Isbar. Very pretty. 2 years old. Not human...
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    Rooster Behavior

    So about a month ago I got a rooster. So far so good. Stays with the girls, protects them, does everything I think a good rooster should do. One question though. They have free access to lay pellets all day, as well as full free range. Once a day I go out and spread a little (but enough for all...
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    Keeping Flock In Certain Area?

    So we free range our chickens all day. For the last month or two (as long as we have had them) they have always stayed close to the coop. As of late they seem scared to be around the coop during the day. While they used to eat around the coop, they are now over in different parts of the...
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    Chicken Attacked By Unknown

    Left town for Christmas (chickens in care of family friends). Got back today, and one of the girls has a NASTY wound on the neck and upper "shoulder". It is torn down to the meat. However it looks like an older (2-4 days) and is not bleeding. It is all scabbed up, but she still has a gaping...
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    Does Rooster breed have to match?

    Hey all, I have a smallish flock compared to some. I have 14 Sexlinks, 4 Silver Laced Wyandottes, and 5 RIR's. All Hens. I am thinking of getting a roo, but which breed?! Does it have to be one of the breeds I currently own? Or can it be whatever breed I want? There is a yr old Silver Laced...
  6. LewisFamily

    Coop 95% Recycled Material

    Here is our coop. Made from 95% recycled. Only thing bought was the tin roofing. Not as elaborate as some around here, but the girls seem happy.
  7. LewisFamily

    Hello From Texas

    Hello everyone. Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself. We have a small farm in East Texas. Can't wait to get to know everyone! LewisFamily
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