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    Training pullets to go back in their coop at night

    I have (4) 9 week old hens. I use a compact coop/run and after a week and couple of days, I decided to let them free range in my backyard. The first night of trying to lure them back wasn’t too bad because they were food motivated. Tonight however, they were much harder to wrangle in. It took me...
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    How do I incorporate pullets?

    I have two adult hens right now with a coop/run that fits about 5-6 hens max- so it’s small. I let them free range during the day but in 2 weeks I have 4 pullets that will be available to me. How do I incorporate them given the small space? I want to let the pullets free range but with my...
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    Just got adult hens- how do I help them acclimate to my coop?

    I just got an adult buff Orpington and black astralop. They are in a small coop/run about 5x5 feet. I have a couple questions… - I have a water feeder that comes from above and has nipples for them to drink from. They don’t seem familiar with this or how to use it so I am still bringing out a...
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    Getting 4 chickens- will these breeds get along?

    Hi! this is my first time caring for chicken and I was hoping to start with 4 hens. I was considering each one being a different breed: speckled Sussex, Easter egger, buff Orpington and barred rock. Does this mix sound okay? Anything I should consider? thanks!
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