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    What do you do when you have two hens go broody at the same time?

    I have two coops and have separated one in half and I have a broody hen in each half. They should hatch a week apart. I'm wondering if I can take out the divider once they hatch or will the two hens get protective and fight the other hen.
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    Bald spot at the base of their tail

    I have 3 of my 11 hens that have a bald spot at the base of their tails. It is about 1-1/2 " in diameter. We do have a rooster but I never see him or the other hens pecking at them. The area is not irritated or red looking. When they molt do they lose all their feathers in one area like this?
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    Mean Leghorn Rooster

    Thank you for your response. There is also the fact that when I open the coop and he comes out, the other chickens stayed inside. They are afraid to be around him so they will stay inside rather than be attacked. I have two other roosters (one was a surprise from the hatchery) so I do have to...
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    Mean Leghorn Rooster

    I have a Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Rooster who is mean. He is 13 weeks old as are my 12 hens. He grabs them by the side of the neck while they struggle to get loose. He does not mount them. He is so aggressive that he actually keeps them from leaving the coop to go to the run by blocking the...
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    Lame chicken

    I have an 8 week old chicken that flew toward the ramp to the coop and missed on landing and hurt her leg. Looks very similar to yours. I've checked the legs and they are not broken but I'm thinking it might be a tendon or ligament that was damaged. Thinking of putting her in a crate with...
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    Chick starter grower feed brands

    That's good to know....Thanks!
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    My new 5 week old chickes

    I'm new to this also but if they are 5 weeks old and you've just moved them to your coop, they will probably need a little time to adjust to the new location. I would say that perhaps you should go into the coop alone and sit, if possible, very quietly with them so they become accustomed to...
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    Chick starter grower feed brands

    Thanks! My chicks liked the Hubbard "Developer" but I think they only make the crumbles and it seems like that "powder" that's in the bag is wasted. Don't know if they eat the dust part or not. Thanks for your suggestion!
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    Chick starter grower feed brands

    Hello, everyone! I'm a newbie at raising chickens. The feed I've been using is Hubbard Developer, non-medicated food. The chicks (who are 4 weeks old today) seem to like it but it is so full of dust which seems like a waste. I live in York County, Pennsylvania, and am wondering what...
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    New Egg from York County, PA

    Looking for info on where to buy pullets. My husband I are planning to start our flock of "ladies" once the snow melts and the ground dries enough to start building the coop. Would really appreciate any help that can be offered.
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    Newbie from York County, PA

    Hi! My husband and I are getting ready to start our flock of "backyard ladies". Wondering if anyone has a suggestion for where to buy pullets. We're going to have to wait for the snow to melt and the land to dry out before we can build the coop but I'm starting to do my research for buying...
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    Buying Pullets in Pennsylvania

    We live in York County, PA, and are getting ready to buy pullets but we don't know where the best place is. Does anyone have any experience buying pullets in York or Lancaster County?
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