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okay...I'm covered in the 'entertainment' column. Since we can't free-range the chickens due to predators, our runs have lots of things to do to keep busy. :-) All are mixed breeds except for my one Buff Orpington (in the avatar pic). Is it possible to love a chicken? If so, I may just love...

Sounds like most frat boys. ;-) (But seriously, what is 'entertainment' for roosters?)

Not entirely sure right now...in addition to the 7 oldest hens, I purchased 10 straight run chicks plus the eight that were hatched by the broody. I'm not really great at identifying the cockerels vs. pullets (until they start to crow...lol) so I could have 18 roosters. :barnie

After letting one of our broody hens set, I am anticipating we will have several cockerels out of the 8 that were hatched. Has anyone had success keeping a bachelor flock (separated from the hens)? Will they "get along" as they mature, or is aggression and fighting an inherent behavior amongst...

Have always loved chickens and finally bought 8 chicks this past Spring. Thanks to BYC, I have gotten some really useful information over the past few months and have finally decided to join in the conversation. Happy to be here, and look forward to talking to other chicken enthusiasts :-)