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    Dead or Alive?

    My barred rock was missing last night when I put my chickens up. I thought many things.. like someone had taken her, she had been attacked, she was sleeping under my porch.. but I couldn't find her anywhere.. long story short.. I found her this morning in my pond. Standing in it, head bent...
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    New Hen in the Big City

    Hi Folks, I'm trying my hand at chickens this year. I grew up on a farm, but we had gotten rid of our chickens before I came along. I got my chickens for manure, pest control, and of course eggs. So far everything has been going really well. We have two 1yr+ Buffed Orphingtons, 3-4 month...
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    Hens and Pullets, when to introduce?

    I have two Buffed Orphington hens that are over a year old and two Silver-Laced Wuyandottes that are 3 days old, when is it okay to introduce them? I'm guessing at least 4 weeks? Will my older ladies want to peck the young gals?
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    Young hens and new chicks, time to maturity

    I am starting a new flock and was wondering if it's okay to start with two adult hens and then introduce 2 young hens later on? I'm also wondering how long it takes for the hens to mature and begin laying. Any help?
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