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    Feather picking

    I don't want to say I give up, but I'm at my wits end. My chickens have been pecking each others feathers for months no matter what I do. There are no main aggressors as they all do it aside from the alpha rooster. He's unscathed and doesn't seem to peck. In January coop and run space was a...
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    Pecking issues

    Hi again all. I'm having some pecking issues, again. I had issues in January, had it mostly sorted out, and everyone was on the mend. Went on vacation this past week (my neighbor cared for them and collected eggs) and the feather pecking has exploded. I'm at a loss on what to do at this...
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    What to feed?

    Hi all. I have a 7 month old flock of 16 hens and 2 roosters (they were misgendered at the hatchery). I've read not to provide a layer feed since the roosters can't handle the calcium, but I still have the entire flock on chick starter and supplement calcium in a separate container. I also...
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    pecking issue

    Hey all. It's been a while since I've posted, but I now have 16 laying hens and 2 roosters. 3 of my hens have been pecked to the point of blood around their tail feathers and many feathers plucked out. I originally noticed one hen and isolated her for some rehab in the garage. Covered the...
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    Cornish Cross or Leghorns?

    In February we ordered white leghorn chicks through tractor supply. They came directly from the hatchery though. Fast forward about 11 weeks and I swear they’re Cornish Cross. They’re huge! Starting to see mobility problems that don’t appear to be anything other than weight and that’s with...
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    Coop Training

    Good day all! I'm curious on what's worked for you on training your pullets to go in the coop at night. I have 10 week old white leghorns and moved them to the coop/run just over 2 weeks ago. Since then I've gone out EVERY night just after dark and had to place every single one of them inside...
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    How much should they eat?

    Hello all! I have ten 8 week old white leghorns and am just curious how much they should be eating? I’ve read varying things, but the most consistent seems to be 1 pound of feed per chicken a week roughly. Mine seem to be eating that every other day! I have a 10lb feeder that I seem to be...
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    Is this normal?

    Hello all. First time chicken owner here looking for some advice. We have ten 9 day old white leghorn chicks and all seem to be healthy and content so far that we can tell. The only question I have is whether this (pictured) is normal? All the chicks look like this underneath. I know...
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