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    Rooster Attacked by Something

    I have 1 rooster,a sweetheart, and 1 hen. Lost 3 hens last summer/ fall. This a.m. they are attacked by something that was able to open the top of the run. My collie woke me up because of chickens' sounds. Both gone at first then came back. My rooster is limping badly, won't eat yummies out of...
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    Lost the love

    I have 4 layers and one rooster-2 orps, 2 australopes, ee rooster. They were letting me pick them up and pet, but now they run away. No, I haven't injured any but the relationship has changed. I was able to pet them anytime, now it's only when they are getting ready to roost in the hen house...
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    Meat Chickens' Coop in Woods & Best Breed

    I'm sorry I have confused everyone with my earlier post. It sounded right in my head but I think I kept part in my head and typed the rest. Ok. What I would like to do is get one of the biggest prefab wire coops or greenhouses that will fit fairly close to house. All the coops come with either...
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    REVISED Meat Chickens in Large Coop in the Woods? REVISED

    Hi Chicken Brains!!! I've got the layers I want inside my backyard that's fenced with wooden fends and 24" tall wire around the bottom. I inherited the place and my parents always had small dogs. I want to get some meat chicks early spring. I plan to put 1/4" square wire around a rectangular...
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    Hen getting ready to start laying but I'm afraid it won't be in the coop I want her to use

    Hi guys. I've graduated now to a 4-month-old newbie chickie mama. And I need to know if I have messed up something and if I did how to correct it if possible. Here's a picture of how my coops and run are set up now- the 2 coops are exactly alike(there was a sale) two nesting boxes in each one...
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    What kind of Rooster Do i Have?

    Is My Rooster an Araucana or Americana. His name is Roo Roo and he's my absolute favorite. He does a wonderful job protecting his ladies which is why I wanted a rooster in the first place.
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    1st time laying hen act any differently? Am I causing a delay by how I feed her?

    Newby here. Just did what grandmothers told me to do when young. Just got 4 hens last week of different weeks of age, 2 Orps and 2 Astrolopes and 1 Americana rooster. My oldest is one of the Orps and prior owner said she should start laying at any time. Will she act any differently right before...
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    Greens for Chickens

    What should I look for in my yard to find greens my chickens will like. I have no idea but I'll seed a small patch of what types they really like
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    Newby-Chicky Chicky Mama here

    1. I have a question but it's not already answered (I don't think) at least in the way I'm asking. I have a good size water container and same kind for food. 2. Is it okay to combine grit and Oyster shells in the same container? 3. My oldest pullet should start laying this week or next week...
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    Newbie re Buff Orpingtons&Black Astrolopes

    Are Black Astrolopes (and Buff Orpingtons) good with children, tolerant of dogs in household fenced back yard that coop sits in and how do I raise a rooster so it's nicer?. Should have asked all these questions earlier re Buff Orpington's. Have option to buy older pullets of both offered. I...
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    Are Buff Orpington roosters nice like the hens?

    Are Buff Orpington roosters nice like the hens?
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