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    Hawk!

    Our 6 hens often free-range in out larger, urban, fenced backyard. Today, I heard complete mayhem from the hens, only to witness what appeared to be a hawk swooping through the yard. I ran out and scared if off our fence, and didn't lose any hens. (The main target, however, appeared quite...
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    Missing neck feathers....Ideas?

    Our Easter Egger hen (one of three hens, about 9 months old; no roosters) is missing her neck feathers in the front and slightly to the sides of her neck. This is a fairly recent finding. Could it be that she is being pecked by a bully or an illness? Ideas to manage/treat/prevent? She...
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    Frustrated newbie - PLEASE help with coop!!!

    So we decided to do the backyard chicken thing in our town, with plans to utilize a chicken tractor rather than a stationary coop. Since we have a sprinkler system, we thought this would be the easiest method without having to alter existing landscaping. AND since we don't have the...
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    How high can they fly??

    Newbie chicken owner question: We have three young chickens, about 5 weeks old. We have a 6 foot high semi-privacy fence. Can they fly over this? I have been told yes and no... At what age can you clip the wings?
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    Do you like your A-Frame tractor?

    Hello! We are newbies to the backyard chicken game, and in need of a coop for our 5-week old chickens. Due to our yard, existing sprinkler system, and city location, we are planning on utilizing a chicken tractor, rather than a permanent coop. Since we do not possess the talents or equipment...
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