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    Should I get another rooster?

    I had in my flock, 5 hens and 1 rooster. They are about 10 months old and free range. Last week, my RIR rooster attacked my 4 year old son when we were outside, when he rode his truck too close to where they were. This was the second attack since Ive had my flock, but this attack was much worse...
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    How to introduce more silkies to my one silkie survivor

    I had two silkie hens a couple of weeks ago. One afternoon I let them free range and a feral cat got one of my girls. Well, we caught the cat in a trap the very next day. Needless to say, there wont be any more problems from it! So now I am down to just one silkie. I had brought her in the house...
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    Getting my girls (and roo!) back in the coop

    Hi y'all! I have 5 hens and finally, just 1 roo. They are about 7 months old. A few months ago, they started flying out of their run because I cant get the hubby to build a "right" one. I was okay with it because they were at least going back in the coop at night. So they have been free...
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    What to do with a naughty rooster?

    Hi yall, I have a 2 too many roosters, and of course my favorite, my RIR, comes at me sometimes, skidding toward me sideways. Yesterday he actually pecked my leg through my pants and it left a mark. Im just wondering if there is something I can do to change this aggresive behavior toward me or...
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    Hens sleeping up in a tree now????

    Just wondering what to do. One night I went to close up my chicken coop, and noticed one of my black hens was not in there. I walked all around the yard and never found her. I was sort of upset cause I thought something must have gotten her that day (I let them free range). Anyhow, next morning...
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    Buff Orpington- any hens in the pic?

    Im thinking only 1 of my 4 buff orps is a hen What do yall think? The one that is bent down with white, is def a roo. But what about the one on the far right in both pics? Is it a hen? I hope so!
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    Barred Rock,, Hen or Roo?

    Hoping so badly its a hen. Its my only barred rock. And oh my, she(or he) is a bossy one. Wont let some of the later added chicks to the food until she and the other "original" chicks are all finished. Chases the roos and hens around sometimes too! Think if its a she, gonna name her Miss Priss...
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    To keep a rooster, or to not keep a rooster?

    I know this may be the dumbest question posted on BYC EVER, but here goes. The thought of cracking open an egg to cook, and finding a half-formed baby chick disturbs me ALOT. I know there is no chance of that happening if I dont have a rooster in my flock, butsay I do keep a roo, if I collect...
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    Peking Ducks: When to put outside?

    I have 2 peking ducks that are approximately 5 weeks old. Im just wondering how old they should be before I put them outside? They seem ready, and are still in a large kiddy pool inside for now. I think its going to be hard to make the transition! Also, is a fairly large wooden doghouse...
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    Duck Run Advice/Pictures

    Hey Y'all, Just wondering how big to make our duck run? I only have 2 peking ducks, who are almost fully grown, but was just wondering how much space they would be happy with or need? Dont have alot of $$ at the moment, so I know that in the future I will make something even better, but if any...
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    Just rescued 5 Buff Orpington-Help Please!!

    I didnt realize that these chicks would be in such bad shape. I was excited to find some BOrpingtons near my home, so eagerly drove over a while ago to pick up 4. When I saw them as the guy was putting them into my box(which was the same size as his 50+ were in, I couldnt figure out why they...
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    Hello! From Tennessee

    I am loving BYC! This is definitely the best website I have found for chicken care! I am in middle TN, about an hour south of Nashville. I bought 6 of my chicks 2 weeks ago from the co-op store here in town. 2 black sex-links (or black stars), 2 RIR, 1 barred rock, and 1 white leghorn. Im hoping...
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    Duckling Pictures

    When I got them a week ago... [/img] And one week later! Gosh they have grown!! Here they are in their brooder [/img] If anyone can help me with some brooder questions, I would sooo appreciate it!! I posted this in another place, but thought I would look for answers here too! As of now, they...
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    Just bought 2 Ducklings, what now??

    I just bought 2 peking ducks and 8 chicks last week! This is my first experience ever with either, and Ive pretty much got the chicks down pat. Seems there is alot of help in that area. However, I couldnt find a thread on how to start out with the ducklings, but just have a few basic questions...
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