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    No Crow Rooster Collar Works!

    I live in your typical housing development with your neighbors basically in your backyard. I bought chicks back in February, eight to be exact. We named one of our black Australorps, "Olivia". Turns out "Olivia" is really "Oliver". Not to be confused with Caitlyn Jenner, our hen was really a...
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    Uh-oh! I may have a rooster

    I've got 8 chicks total. One of the black Australorps developed "her" comb while still in the brooder. They are now almost 3 months old. In the mornings, I am beginning to hear what sounds like a rooster crowing. I haven't seen "her" actually crow. Although, the other girls still do not have...
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    Baby girls get a taste of FRREEEDDOOOOMMMM! (Don't forget to drag the "R" when saying freedom...;)

    Today my girls got a chance to walk around. It was almost sunset. Sure enough, as light faded, they began getting vocal, I walked towards them, just kinda headed them to the door of the coop, they did the rest.
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    Update: Coop is complete! Water system is functional.

    After a mishap in choosing the wrong size hole saw, I purchased a new 5 gallon bucket to start all over. I used 1 1/4" PVC along with water nipples. Bada-bing! Chickens now have clean water inside and outside of the coop. Girls are almost 7 weeks old. I included a few pictures of them as well.
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    Made in China?? I think not!

    At the beginning of my venture into backyard chickens, because of the time factor, I was considering purchasing a pre-fabbed coop thingy. I asked a question about it in the forum, as well as, doing research online. Pros and cons of both. After many weeks, about 4 weeks total, this morning I...
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    To add or to not add LED red string lights to the coop

    I'm in the final stages of the building of the coop. I live in Texas. Not concerned with my girls getting enough light or being too cold in the "winter". Should I include some LED lighting, red string lights, to have come on at night? I've read that I should because they don't see well in the...
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    My Girls at 3 Weeks Old Today - 26 Feb

    I was at the local feed store today picking up food for the ladies. I checked out the chicks that they had arrive today. I can't believe how tiny my girls were just three weeks ago. I feel good that they are all in good health. And, when I get the bag of mealworms, fughettaboutit. As soon as...
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    My Buffs are scaredy cats and do not want to be touched

    Ok. My chicks are almost a week old. My Australorps and Barred Rocks are curious little things. I just tap on the floor of the brooder, and they literally come running. I can pick them up, no problem. However, the Buff Orpingtons will scurry to the far side of the brooder not wanting any human...
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    I am now officially Backyard Chicken!

    Just picked up my first baby chicks from the local feed supply store. This is my first venture into raising chickens, (3) Black Australorps, (3) Buff Orpingtons, & (2) Barred Rock. Feeding them a Non-GMO, organic chick feed, just a tad of water in the plate, a heat lamp and they seem to be...
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    Need input on whether or not I should purchase a backyard build it yourself chicken coop kit

    I've been doing some online shopping, comparing prices, etc., on pre-made backyard coops. Are they solid, and worth buying? Or, would I be better off buying the supplies and building it myself? I've got limited time so that is a consideration I am taking into effect when building one. Which is...
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    Vaccinating Baby Chicks

    I will be getting chicks from my local feed store. They do not provide vaccinations. Where would I go to vaccinate them? Just the regular veterinarian? And, which vaccinations are imperative that I get to ensure the health of my chicks and future flock?
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    New to raising chickens with questions

    Typical guy new to raising chickens. I have TONS of questions. The first that has been on my mind: are there certain breeds that do well together? I will most likely be starting off with a flock of 6-10 birds. I'd like to mix the flock up. I know I would like a few Rhode Is. Reds. What breeds...
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