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    Tiny black worms

    Went to get eggs today and I noticed teeny tiny squiggly black “worms” on the eggs and in the nesting bedding. What are these?
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    Wound with maggots

    Hi everyone, I discovered what seems like a fresh wound on my chicken this evening. She didn’t come to the coop at night so I’m wondering if she was attacked during the night. Anyways, I still see fresh blood so I’m thinking I caught this early. She does smell and there are some tiny maggots...
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    Cockerels or pullets?

    These birds are 14 weeks old. Not sure breeds. Are they cockerels or hens? thank you!
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    Introducing new chickens in new coop

    I have built a new coop and i plan to introduce two new chickens to two existing chickens. All four will be in the new coop for the first time at the same time. All are roughly the same age but the two new pullets are slightly smaller. Do I need to keep them separated? Even though it’s a new...
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    Brooder plate capacity

    How many chicks can use the same brooder plate?
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    Cockerels

    Hello, I currently have four roosters living in their own coop/run. No hens in sight. They are 15 weeks old. The one who I believe is the lowest in the pecking order always pecks my feet in sandals and actually holds on. It kind of hurts lol. Is this considered aggression? Or what is he doing?!
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    Coop door - water/food

    Hello! I am planning on building a new coop with an enclosed predator-proof run. Do I still need to close the little coop door every night?How about in the winter months? I live in Ontario, Canada so our winters can be cold. Also, would you recommend food and water both in the coop and in the...
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    How do I know if I have hens or roosters?

    Hello! I hatched a barnyard mix and my flock is now 13 weeks old. 3 out of 4 of them crow! Are they all roosters?
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