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    Who to move out of main coop?

    So I've got a situation I am curious to hear some opinions on. Sorry in advance for being a bit long winded. I started with 13 hens and 1 rooster in my coop and completely enclosed run. In general I didn't let them free range, just because they were my first flock and I wanted to ensure their...
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    10 Weeks Old - First Time Outside Jitters

    With the recent warm weather we've had in Michigan, we opened up the pop door for our 10-week old girls last week for the first time. They were all very curious, but hesitant to venture into this new part of the world. After some treats were placed to entice them, they did take the "leap"...
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    Advice on which breeds to get, and when to get them.

    Hello. We are looking for some input on breed selection and what age is best to bring them home. We are planning on having 6-8 egg laying hens, and would like to have a mix of breeds if possible (~2 each). Likely candidates that we’ve identified include; Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, Black...
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    2 Hens - 1 starting to lay her eggs on the coop floor instead of the nest box

    Minor background....we got a coop and 2 hens (about 1 1/2 years old) from a couple who was moving and couldn't bring their chickens with them. So we transported everything to our property and set it up about 2 weeks ago. The transition went very smoothly and didn't even interrupt their...
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