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    Questions about Roo to hen ratio.

    I thought when I ordered my chicks from a hatchery I’d get what I asked for but I got 3 Roos and 9 hens(chicks) I have 5 more hens outside would a 14 hen to 3 roo ratio be fine in the long run? I’m kind of already attached to all the chicks and they’re all very sweet. Don’t want to have to rehome.
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    Rooster sleeping in nesting box

    Hello everyone I’ve recently picked up a new rooster for my hens. He is an ayam cemani, he’s a bit skittish but seems like he’ll be a good rooster when he gets all settled in. I’m having issues with him at night not going to the roosting bar and he prefers to sleep in the nesting box which is...
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    Is this normal behavior for integrating a roo into a flock?

    We got the rooster about a week ago and have been using the see but no touch method. We finally let him in with the girls today and welllll they all jumped him pretty bad. I was going to post a video but I cannot on this website. Anyways they all pretty much attacked him and then left him alone...
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    Built a run onto my coop

    Curious on the amount of birds that’s can fit in this run, and if there’s any improvements I can make for a more enjoyable quality of life. Coop is 8x10 and the run is 17x27.
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    Asked a few weeks back about sexing my barred rock chicks.

    I have 4. Barred rock one of which is a male. Looking to see if this is the culprit. Hatch date was 02/05/25
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    Looking for a shamo

    ISO shamo or game/shamo crosses. Located in Missouri.
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    Looking for run addition ideas.

    m seeking designs for a secure and spacious chicken run using T-Post, hardware mesh, and hawk netting to provide my girls with ample space to move around while they're confined to their 8x10 coop all day. What are some creative and functional ideas for maximizing space and safety? I have about...
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    Is this safe?

    I have concerns regarding the safety of my temperature-controlled chick brooder, which gets warm on top. Although I am probably being overly cautious, could you please provide your opinions on whether there is a risk of fire? 50 Watt bulb. TIA!
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    What gender is this?

    I got 4 pullet barred rocks, and a male barred rock. I’m currently trying to figure out who my rooster is. Hatcher 02/05/25 From everything I’m reading with the multiple spots on head and then the more white feet I’m thinking this is the guy I just need some expert opinions. If I need to get...
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    So I got a new rooster.

    I have just brought home a one-year-old rooster that has had no previous experience with free-ranging. His former living arrangement included a substantial run and a 15x10 coop. I am inquiring about the potential consequences of introducing him to free-ranging at such a late age. I currently...
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    Looking for a good hatchery.

    So I wanna order chicks to get around January-febuary. I’m looking for a harchery if any that allows me to pick different amount of each breed and different amount of sex. Is there any like this? Like I want 2 barred rock, 5 RIR, 2 Amerucana, and a rooster. Is there any sites I can pick and choose?
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    What breed is she?

    Got her about 13-14 weeks ago in an assorted pullet bin at rural king.
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    What breed is she?

    Got this hen about 13-14 weeks ago in an assorted pullet bin at rural king and can’t tell what she is. They said maybe cinnamon queen.
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    Getting a rooster.

    I am set to pick up a rooster tomorrow and would appreciate help in determining his breed.
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    Rhode Island Red laying

    Every morning my Rhode Island Red lays me an egg like 1 hour before sunrise. Is this normal and why is she doing this? The one on the left is my rooster who was injured about a month ago and prefers to sleep in a nesting box now
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    Is this fertile?

    Fertilized? Or no? I got a rooster but he was injured about a month ago, and now I’m just curious if he’s still been doing the dirty cause I haven’t seen him do it in awhile.
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    How can I make my coop better?

    Be nice I’m newer to owning chickens and didn’t know what I needed when making my chicken coop just kind of through a bunch of stuff together.
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    Chick starter for mature hens?

    Hi, I’m here to ask a few questions. Can mature hens eat chick starter on the regular? I have them laying pellets and oyster shells and feed their shells back to them. I have 150 lbs of chick starter from growing chicks over this last spring/summer and need to use it before it gets gross. I am...
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    Curious about adding pullets to an established flock

    I added 6 new pullets to my established flock of 8, after letting them free range for about a week together. The pullets are about 12 weeks old and everyone else is 5-7 months. I have 3 laying currently, one has recently stopped almost the day after I put them in the coop together. Is adding the...
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    Buff Orpington

    Just curious when my buff is going to lay. She’s going to be 21 weeks on Friday. All of her other mates have started and just was wondering I got a dud. lol
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