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    Bald spots on "alpha" hen

    We just noticed this large balding spot on our top hen (black sexlink) that goes from her upper breast all the way down between her legs. Our chickens are only 9 months old so I didn't think it was molting. (also because it's bare, not just a "grow new feathers" kind of thing.) I'd assume it was...
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    Chicken prefers to stay out of coop at night

    We have 5 chickens in our little backyard flock whom we've had since they were all a day old. We have a chain link run attached to their coop that is covered from the lovely rain of the PNW but we let them out in the mornings and free range most of the time. We gather them to the pen/run as it...
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    Newbie - Head Spinning - Winter's here! help!

    I am brand new to owning chickens and am getting a little worried about winter and a 10 day absence coming up. I don't want "pampered" birds but I want them healthy and happy but am not sure what is NEEDED for them to be healthy and happy. We have five 7 week old chicks (who don't quite look...
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    How to leave 8 week old chicks while on vacation.

    Our 5 babies are just over 2 weeks old and we are going out of town for 10 days when they will be almost 9 weeks old. (the timing of chicks and the trip weren't in my control) :) Since this is our first time having chicks, I'm wondering what kind of attention they'll still need at 9 weeks? We...
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    Suggestions for auto feeders/waters for a small coop? (possible converted nesting box?)

    Our chicks are 8 days old so to say I'm new to chickens in an understatement! LOL!! Many of you have larger flocks and have really cool looking coops, runs and feeding/watering systems that work great in large areas. I'm hoping you can help me downsize your awesome ideas for our smaller scale...
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    Best place for chicks in Tacoma/Puyallup area?

    We've been looking forward to starting our own backyard flock for over 6 months now and it's finally time! Unfortunately, it's not the ideal season, but not impossible. We aren't exactly sure how to navigate this site and can tell it will be a wealth of knowledge! I am not sure if this is the...
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