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All right. So since I'm new to this whole backyard chicken thing I might be over worrying. I have always heard that chickens "see blood" and once one gets injured you should remove it so it doesn't get "pecked to death!" Well that just sounds horrific and has got me worrying. This is one (of...

I think I'm going to have to go with my gut instinct on this and realize I have a rooster, or two! The one in question in this photo is the one on the left. They're the same breed and same age, about 7 weeks. For starters the suspect in question has a much bigger and redder comb than the other...

Hello all, I'm new to this page and to the chicken world!! I went to get a few pullets from a reputable hatchery yesterday! I picked 2 Barred Rocks, 2 black Austrolrps and 2 Buff Orpingtons. I can easily distinguish the buffs, however, I'm starting to wonder if I got any barred rocks. If they...

Hello all, I'm new to the page and to the chicken world! I picked up a few pullets from a reputable hatchery yesterday. I chose 2 Barred Rocks 2 Austrolrps and 2 Buff Orpingtons. I can easily distinguish the buffs, however, I'm not sure if I have any barred rocks. The two I thought were supposed...