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  1. mo-diggity

    Lost a Flock: Lonely Rooster?

    Thanks to both of you for your advice. Living in northern Michigan, with another 6 inches of snow on the ground last night, means we will wait until spring to build a new coop. Thanks again! - Mo
  2. mo-diggity

    Lost a Flock: Lonely Rooster?

    Wow, iwiw60, that is a BEAUTIFUL coop and run set-up! I agree, we do need a better housing situation. I've been scanning Craigslist for more lovely ladies (and a new, BETTER coop) because I can't bear the idea of little roo being sad and lonely. I'd also hate for him to end up on someone...
  3. mo-diggity

    Lost a Flock: Lonely Rooster?

    It was definitely a free-range incident, which is why we feel so guilty about it. We knew they were our responsibility to care for them and we let them down. Not an easy lesson to learn, for sure. Another point of concern is the really cheap coop we bought on Craigslist: the whole bottom of it...
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    Lost a Flock: Lonely Rooster?

    Hi, all - We lost our three hens to a predator last night. We feel guilty and are completely devastated, though we know that this happens frequently when living out near a rural area. They were the first chickens we've ever owned and it is really tough to not wake up and go spend time with...
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    getting new hens today, adding to my existing 4 hen flock

    Great, thank you Mrs. K! We'll definitely keep that in mind if we decide to add to our flock. I like your equation...definitely logical!
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    getting new hens today, adding to my existing 4 hen flock

    Hi there! We are serious chicken newbies (our four chicks just turned 10 weeks old today! 2 RIR pullets, 1 Plymouth Rock pullet, and 1 easter egger "surprise" cockerel) and we are obsessed. We know the time will come that we have to get rid of our cockerel. He isn't TOO noisy right now and...
  7. mo-diggity

    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    That's what I figured, polarbearpilot. Looks like we'll have to find him a home soon :-(
  8. mo-diggity

    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    Thanks, Adenium! That's my thought, too. My husband is still hopefully he's a girl, but I've had my doubts for a week or so now. Time will tell, I suppose!
  9. mo-diggity

    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    Here are the pictures of the bird I'm talking about in the post above. I've taken to calling this bird Turner now instead of just Tina Turner, because (s)he is looking more like a cockerel to me every day...but what do you experts think? :-) Also: my apologies for the sideways photos...I can't...
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    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    Thanks so much, abserbean...I'll take some reassurance with this. I know the pecking order is nothing to mess around with, but as first-timers we're quite watchful and just trying to figure it out! So glad this is a place of many experts.
  11. mo-diggity

    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    Great, thank you! This will be helpful when I take a closer look at Tina tonight. I know photos are always best...plus, who doesn't love looking at cute chicken pictures?
  12. mo-diggity

    Easter Egger Sexing "tips and tricks" *Pictures Included*

    I'm so happy this thread exists :-) I was sold an "Ameraucana" but I'm sure it's an EE, as it came from a large hatchery and I know that's usually how they try to sell the EEs. I don't mind, I'm happy with the choice! We ordered 4 chicks (2 RIRs, 1 Plymouth Rock, 1 EE); they are just over 4...
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