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I have an Ancona roo that needs a new home. He is 11 weeks old and has just started crowing. He is great with the rest of the flock, though shy around people. Here are some pics and a link to the Ancona page if you want to learn more about this breed...

Okay, so I have 3 California white chicks about 4 weeks old, and one of them is significantly bigger and more feathered than the others. does this mean it is more likely to be a roo? Just wondering if this is in any way an accurate way to determine gender. also, the comb on the bigger one is NOT...

this never really occurred to me before, but now im curious. At what age about does a chick stop peeping and starts clucking more like a grown hen. Im guessing its a gradual thing, but is there a time that is noticeable? my chicks are about 4 weeks, but sound the same as they did around a day old

So I just noticed that 1 of my 1 and 1/2 week old chicks is walking strange. For some reason it is walking with its feet curled up beneath it and is walking on its foreleg. I examined it closely but couldn't see anything wrong from the outside appearance. Any ideas on what it could be and what I...

So I have some potato plants and i'm wondering if it ok for chickens to eat these.... The reason i ask is because i've heared to stay away from feeding them green potato peels, and i'm pretty sure potato fruits (not the roots) are somewhat toxic. If anyone has an opinion on this please respond.

Alright, so I had a few questions about what I should do with winter coming.... I live in Wisconsin where it can get really cold (imo) with negative temps at night sometimes, and possibly during the day...brrrr I know that chickens do pretty well in cold weather and sometimes i think i should...

There was a minor inncedent when i went to put the girls away for the night......they are always roosting in the coop normaly, but when i went out there after dark i heard them clucking softly by the pop door. something or somebody had knocked it down, so they were locked out in the dark. I got...

I listed a few breed in the poll to keep track, but im well aware i couldnt fit them all in....if its not listed, reply below stating which breed and why. If u could reply why a certain is your favorite, that would be great. I know the list of breeds are listed w/ highest ratings first, but i...

I live in Wisonsin, and it has rained the last few days where i am. My chickens dont mind it at all though and will go out and get wet on their own. The only thing I'm worried about is that it is getting quite cold at night, maybe around 40 degrees F, and im wondering if my chickens will have a...

I am well aware that I have not included every breed, so if your favorite is not on there, please list a breed and why its your favorite below.

My hens love dandelion leaves, and since ive heard they are pretty healthy, ive been giving them as much as they want in their run. does anyone think this a bad idea??? or does it have a good effect???

Just a quick question....my chickens seem to love grass and eat as much of it as they can. They are confined to a run and the grass has long since gone from under them, but occasionaly they will go out by the gate where theres grass and will eat it up. I think they know what is good for them and...

Once when I went out to see the girls, they at first acted like they always do(crowding around me looking for treats). I was out there for a little while taking care of some stuff when i noticed all my chickens standing as still as statues. I've never seen this before and even when i went over...

Just wondering, but at what time do your hens lay?......mine seem to lay at different times everyday. Never before 10am, and sometimes in the late afternoon.

I thought id start thread where people can share different stories about their chickens(maybe theres already one). Just a place to share interesting stories. It can be happy, funny, sad, embarressing, its ur call feel free to add pics Add any if u want.....

I'm not quite how to do this so the dog and the chickens don't both freak out and go berserk........ Right now my dog would chase them if i didn't stop her, but Ive been able to keep them apart quite easily. If u could give suggestions that would be great......thanx