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    Crazy chicken

    So last week I had a broody hen try to kill its chick during hatch. I took them from her an entire week. She has been laying next to their enclosure the entire time. I took my chances and let her in. Now she is showing them food,ect. No aggressive behavior. Whee..crazy birds
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    One lonely chick

    Had a hen raising her chick for two months with my flock. She stayed close to the flock and all was going well. The momma hen was killed and now the 2 month old chick is having trouble staying with the flock. Do you think she will integrate into the flock without the hen?
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    New chicks

    When will my new chicks hang with the flock. All getting along just fine but my new chicks have not really ranged with the flock.
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    Broody with chick and maybe adopt month olds?

    I have a hen that is raising a chick within the flock. I also have seven month old chicks being raised in the coop..see but don't touch method. Is it possible hen will tolerate them if they get close?
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    Silly seven chicks

    Currently I have a flock of two year olds, two 4 month old roos, a hen with a 1 week old chick. My seven new chicks are one month old and have been in the coop since day 3. The see but no touch has worked out nicely. Now the seven want out. Are they too young to join the flock? I free range...
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    Red rooster feet.

    So..this cochin roo is 2 years old and seems healthy enough but his legs and feet look strange to me. No limping and no sores on bottom of feet. Can new feather growth cause this ? I'm worried it may be serious. Please advise.
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    Loose poop

    I have 8 chicks that are two weeks old. All eating and doing well. One chick has poo that looks like this. Should I start to worry?
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    Hens or roos

    Chick's are 5 week old partridge cochin. Can someone tell me if they are hens or roos.
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    Cold snap

    HI all..this will be my first winter with chickens. We are due for a cold snap with temperatures at 1 degrees. 11 of my birds are heavy bodied and should be fine. I have one bantam hen that sleeps in the rafters by herself. Will she be okay?
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    15 bean soup

    Need advice on if my chickens can eat cooked or sprouted 15 bean soup. It has no seasonings added. I cooked them but have not served any yet.
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    Mean rooster

    I have a 4 month old cochin roo who attacks me occasionally. It's always from behind as I'm walking away and the hens are following me. Should I be ready to cull him?
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    Orpington sweet as ever

    So this Orpington is 12 weeks now and I noticed these black , smooth markings around her nose. Nostrils are clear. Any idea what it is?
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    Orpington sweet as ever

    So this Orpington is 12 weeks now and I noticed these black , smooth markings around her nose. Nostrils are clear. Any idea what it is?
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    Carters Critters

    So..I'm a new keeper of 13 chicks. They will be two weeks old on Monday. Decided on a mixed flock. Orps,Bramhas plus Cochin and one Japanese bantum. One of my Brahma has wry neck so I've been treating and caring for her. I've named her Stargazer.
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    Brand new flock

    Well..my new mixed flock has turned a week old. One has wry neck. Its only been a week and I'm already noticing differences in her behavior. Thanks to all who have given advice. I will post a pic of "star gazer"soon.
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    New chicks

    When do I offer oyster shell and grit? Do they need both?
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    New to chickens

    Hi everyone. I will be a new chick mom in May. Hope to learn and share.
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