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    New layers laying too many eggs?

    We have two silkie pullets and one sizzle cockerel, all hatched last October. He's been crowing for months and is now mating with the girls. We got our first (ever) egg last Saturday! Not sure who it was, but we're now getting more so I know both are laying. However, we got FOUR eggs today...
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    Smooth Sizzle Roosters — One black, one splash (Sacramento/Yolo counties)

    We have two smooth sizzle roosters that must go. They are 4.5 months old. We got them from California Country Ranch. They are curious, friendly birds. They both need new homes now that they're crowing. We would love to trade for chicks or laying hens of any breed, but $5 apiece works too. We...
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    What do I need to free range silkies in a small yard?

    I spent the weekend building our coop for six silkies and sizzles. (We can have up to six hens—to start with we have four chicks.) It's pretty darn sad but solid and good while we learn more about what our chickens like and need. I wouldn't bet on it being super predator proof, but I have a hard...
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    New to chickens and BYC

    We've wanted some backyard chickens for many years and were finally able to pick up our first chicks today! Two silkies, which I believe are buff, and two smooth sizzles, one black and one that might be white or maybe lavender? So cute I forgot to ask. We also have (human) kids and they are in...
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