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First time Chicken owner who has 10 hens but only one is currently laying. Since she started laying I have been keeping records of how many eggs are being laid each day. I have also weighed each egg and recorded the weights as well. My main purpose is to see the growth of the eggs as they start...

A few weeks ago I switch from a grower/developer feed to Layena on my flock of 10 hens and a rooster. They were right around 18 weeks. I have noticed a reduction in the amount of food being eaten by about 1/3 since making the switch. There is also alot less waste in the poop tray in the...

I have a flock of 10 hens that were born on July 31. It consists of 4 RIR, 4 ISA Browns and 2 EE. They will be 19 weeks tomorrow. What do you think are the chances that I will see eggs in the near future. My main concern is the short days(only 12.5 hours daylight in Florida right now.)...

I will admit that I did not believe that a hawk would attack a chicken that was as big as him but my view changed this afternoon. I was inside eating lunch when I heard a loud crash and a lot more comotion coming from the coop. My dog ran outside followed closely by myself to observe a hawk...

Just a general question. I read that the hackle and saddle feathers com in around 3 to 4 months. Before the hackle and saddle feathers come in, which are pointed if I understand correctly, are the previous feathers rounded as in all hens? I have a 14 week RIR that has some strange saddle...

I have 4 RIR, 3 that look similar and 1 a little different. Here are some pics. I have the opportunity to pick up a rooster tomorrow but i have some thoughts that this one is questionable. So before I commit to getting a new one I would like some opinions on the one. Overall color is a little...

I have the opportunity to add a rooster to our flock but I am not quite sure of the breed. I am thinking Light Sussex but I'm not positive. Any help would be great. Also, would this be a good addition to a flock of 2 EE, 4 ISA Browns and 4 RIR. He is about 4-5 months and my hens are about...

Today I was outside doing various chores all day so the girls were free ranging. They were in and out of their coop all day long as they pleased. Later this afternoon the girls were in the middle of the backyard when all of a sudden my dog, Peaches, comes from the side yard, runs past the girls...

Here are some updated photos from my EE. They are now just 10 weeks old. I previously posted pics and I'm wanting to see if there are any change of opinions. This one I can't tell at all. Finally I have 4 Rhode Islands that all look similar to this . Thanks for...

Since getting our chicks a few months ago I have become very keen on spotting hawks around our property. Also reading on this site about all the problems people have with hawks as well. This leads me to my question: Are hawks a problem only to the young and bantams? I have seen hawks come and go...

First time flock owner here and I am having a great time reading the posts on this page. All of you have much more experience than me in all facets of chickens and ownership. I am just wondering what are the main things you look for in determining the sex? Thanks for your help.

First time chicken owner of some 7.5 week old chicks and I have one that I have concerns may not be a she. It is a White Large Fowl Ameruacana. After reading some links in the section I the she may be a he but I certainly have no credability on this matter. Here are some pics.

I have been on this site for several months researching the best way to construct our coop. I have taken many of your ideas and turned them into our coop "The Pantry". With the purchase of our 10 girls last week it was time to start construction. I have had the plans designed for about three...

Been lurking on the forum for months and doing lots of studying on how to raise chickens. Been waiting on chicks on to arrive at the local feed store and when I called today they said they had just arrived. I loaded up my three girls and headed out. We ended up bringing home 10 total. 4 ISA...

Newbie to the forum but getting ready to begin construction on the future expansion to our backyard. I have designed, drawn, erased, redesigned, redrawn, erased again, rethought, drawn... But I believe I have arrived at the final design, I am looking for some real life input on my ideas. Don't...

Have made the decision to get some chicks and found this site in doing a little research. I'm addicted. Coop is being designed, run is being built and chicks will be ordered soon.