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    Witnessed interesting Hen/Flock behavior/noise

    Has anyone ever seen this before within their flock??? Midday on Sunday, we were outside with the flock tending to the coop etc. The older hens were free ranging..all of a sudden they ALL simultaneously stopped moving sorta huddled closer together (while standing) and one hen started this...
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    Mosquitos and the coop

    Does anyone have any great ideas they are using for mosquitos around the coop? All I want to do is go and hang out with my flock but the mosquitos are unbearable...Taking any and all suggestions!
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    Silkie breeding

    I’ve read through the threads here & while I see this topic comes up a lot, silkie breeding and especially white silkie breeding is as clear as mud to me... I am playing with the idea/researching and trying to understand breeding and color. I have one white silkie and one black frizzle...
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    What breeds for chicks A, B, & C?

    I’ve got three beautiful bantam chicks with feathers on their feet...what breeds do you think I’ve got??
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    First timer with a sick chicken ☹️

    Went out this morning and found one of my girls sitting on the ground of the chicken coop-she usually roosts outside the coop so this is a weird place for her to be but her head is down and eyes closed and her comb is not as red as normal, it actually looks to be maybe turning blueish on the...
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    Show me how you waterrrr

    Looking for what everyone is using for watering their flock... Current large waterer collects sticks/leaves etc...I tried a hanging waterer with the little tips that they are supposed to peck at-they have zero interest.. Looking for anything to avoid the slime and debris that gets in our...
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    Newbie to chicks

    With all that has been going on with being quarantined, we have decided to let the kids raise some chicks (with our help and supervision, of course) Something fun that they can learn about but also add to some new responsibilities etc So, I saw some people do various brooders, dog crate...
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    To get a Rooster or Not to get a Rooster...

    We have moved and now have a larger flock...and now have the option to have a Rooster...what are everyone's thoughts on having a Rooster...the crowing does not bother me, but looking for everyones' pros and cons...
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    Has anyone ordered feed from Chewy??

    I need to switch how I am getting my feed, and saw that Chewy sells chicken feed now, which would make things so much easier as I order the rest of my animals food from them...does anyone order their chicken feed from Chewy or have any 2 cents??
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    Adding to my Micro Flock...how much space do I need??

    I currently have a micro-flock...3 hens...they are perfect and it's super easy....long story but we are about to inherit another flock:yesss:...this will bring me to just under 20 hens....I am aware this will be a huge change (I think?) from my current micro flock...so as I prepare...someone...
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    Molting, maybe?

    I have 3 young pullets (currenlty laying) around 7 or 8 months old... My Americauna I swear is molting, isn't she too young? and she is still laying...I check and handle chickens almost daily. Everyone looks healthy and happy and their behavior is normal. The Americaunas feathers look just...
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    looking for suggestions on waterproofing wooden spool for inside run..

    I was able to get my hands on a rather large wooden spool and I am trying to brainstorm how to waterproof this in order to put it in my run. I was thinking the chickens would like hopping up on it and sitting underneath it if they needed shade etc. I just don't want the wood to get gross and...
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    what feeders/waterers do YOU use in your coop...looking for suggestions

    Curious what everyone else uses to provide water and feed to their flocks in their runs...I feel I need to look at other solutions/options... For water right now, I provide fresh water in a container that attaches to the side of my run, it's open at the top, not the best way to maintain clean...
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    Got my first eggs...but I have questions

    Got two eggs today!! However, I am supposed to be gone for two days this weekend so now I have a zillion questions about whether to have someone come collect my eggs? Can eggs stay out in the heat for a day or do they go bad? Can they stay in the coop in general for a day or two(ive heard about...
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    Help! I have a mean chicken :(

    I got four new hens, they were March babies, 2 barred rock, one buff orp., and one Americauna. The Americauna (who is just the sweetest) was missing tail feathers when I got her and about three days after getting them she was bleeding in the tail region...i separated her and she is healing up...
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    Garden year 2-need suggestions for beating cucumber beetles!!!!!

    Even though we are in the middle of winter, I am already starting to think about my set up for my garden (Year #2, and already planning for a different setup this year). Learned a lot last year, hoping to use what I learned to have a more successful garden this year. My Bell Peppers did...
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    cucumber plant problems

    Hi, anyone super familiar with cucumber plants, my plants were doing pretty well but i noticed this morning some of the new cucumbers that are growing (they are about an 2 or 3 inches right now) they appear to look dry, i didnt notice this with the last cucumbers...also my leaves have holes in...
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    Looking for suggestions wrt coops from all of you chicken pros out there :)

    I will be getting my first coop for 6 chickens. I am looking for any and all suggestions...what do you wish you had on your first coop that you didn't know was important...what makes things easier (slide out tray or no?), walk in run or not necessary? Auto door? Solar powered lighting, how...
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    Hi! New from Maryland!

    Hi Everyone-I am new to this forum! I don't have any chickens yet, but wanted to get online and start researching and such before jumping into having backyard chickens! Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!!
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