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    feed question as we head into cold weather

    Hi, This is probably a dumb question. My pullets are now 16 weeks old. I am now thinking that they probably won't lay until after it warms up again in the spring. Considering that, should I go ahead and switch them to a layer feed in about a month even though they aren't laying? Thanks!
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    Pecking order so far not what I expected!

    Newbie here. It’s probably still early because they are only 15 weeks old. I have 3 pullets: 1 EE, 1 Buff Orpington and 1 Welsummer. My Orpington is of course the cuddliest of the 3 and the Welsummer is the most aloof. What is surprising to me is that the Orpington is the most assertive when it...
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    Hello from Southwest Virginia!

    Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Completely new! We got our first flock of 3 chicks almost 7 weeks ago. What breeds do you have? We have 3 total: 1 Easter Egger, 1 Welsummer, and 1 Buff Orpington. What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? Getting...
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    6-week olds. 3 different breeds. What are the genders?

    I have one Welsummer, one Buff Orpington, and one EE. Please tell me your best guess on gender! 2 pictures of each is attached. I’m particularly nervous about the EE because she’s so large with really thick feet. TIA!
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    Scabby crown?

    newbie here! My 5-week old Easter Egger has a scab on her crown. Should I be worried? Thank you!
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