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  1. Ichthyguy

    Roosters

    I started raising chickens 5 years ago when I rescued a RIR rooster. He has sired many clutches and 2 of his male offspring are part of my current flock of 38 chickens. Henry (Alpha Rooster), and my original rooster was injured when he attacked my son. I isolated him from the flock to...
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    Rhode Island Red and Easter Egger Mix

    for the last two years my RIR rooster and EE have had 8 pullets. 7 have been red 1 of the eight is a black sheep. Would this be some recessive trait? I attached pictures of the rooster, mommy hen, typical red offspring, and the dark mix.
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    Chicken Coop 3rd Dimension :)

    My existing coop is 5'x10'x8' My roosting space is approximately 30 ln feet. Rule of thumb a chicken for every 1 ft or 30 Chickens the coops square footage is 50. rule of thumb is 2-3 sq ft per chicken or 17-25 Chickens The chicken run is 550 sq ft. Rule of thumb 1 chicken per 10 sq ft. or...
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    Retaining bedding in the coop.

    I have a relatively dry chicken run however with the latest rains had issues. Water running through the chicken run and soaking bedding that has been pulled out of the coop by the chickens. It was a complete mess of 4 inches of slop. I have room to add a couple pieces of blocking at the door...
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    Hen Gleet

    Hello new to the site, and kinda new to chickens. I believe I am dealing with some hen gleet and have researched the multiple recommendations for remedies online. I don't believe this is the first time one of my hens has had symptoms similar to gleet, but this is the first time I am dealing...
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