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  1. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    It seems they have acclimated pretty quickly. I did end up clipping one wing of each of the two new ones. They haven't flown off and the are all roosting together and on the same perch. Egg production has dropped off a bit, but I think that is to be expected with the changes. One of the new...
  2. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    Okay, so these things are freakishly fast and they fly. I can't catch them to clip them. I think they are laughing at me in their chicken language.
  3. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    Well, apparently, one of the new hens decided to take a stroll and we got some e-mails from some neighbors. We do have a nine foot privacy fence, but I guess that isn't good enough. I've read that one side of the wings can be clipped without causing them discomfort. Anyone want to tell me the...
  4. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    Thanks for the help and advice. Yeah, it's not like they are continually fighting. Just more like the original three stick together and the new two are sticking together. I guess over time they will work things out.
  5. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    I guess my real question is how long until they break out of their packs. I added two so they wouldn't be lonely, but instead of five, I have 3 + 2.
  6. Kerbouchard

    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    I have a coup but lately, I haven't even been closing the door on it. They pretty much have the entire backyard as their domain. I added a fence around my raised bed garden so they don't have access to that. I started with 4, but someone on this forum said Roxanne may have been a Rocky so I...
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    So..I'm adding 2 chickens to my flock...

    And by flock, I mean I only had 3. I added 2 more today and they are staying pretty solitary. I tried to stay about the same age, but the newer ones are smaller. It's obvious that the bigger ones are picking on them. I know the conventional advice is to get two pens and keep them close so...
  8. Kerbouchard

    Scared chickens

    I try to feed them by hand, but they won't take it unless I put it down. Guess I'll keep trying and hopefully, they will get less skittish over time.
  9. Kerbouchard

    Scared chickens

    How long does it take for hens to get accustomed to people? They will eat treats near me but freak out if I try to pet them. It's been about two weeks. Just wondering when they start to calm down. I bought them from the 6-10 week pen.
  10. Kerbouchard

    Just got some chickens this weekend. Figured I would post some pics and introduce myself.

    I picked up some hardware cloth and some extra lumber. Will be reinforcing it tomorrow. Honestly, didn't know hardware cloth was just a tighter type of wire.
  11. Kerbouchard

    Maybe a cockerel pretending to be a bantam?

    Any other opinions?
  12. Kerbouchard

    Maybe a cockerel pretending to be a bantam?

    I'm so confused.
  13. Kerbouchard

    Give me pictures of your chickens and I'll try to sex them

    I certainly will. I also started a thread as you advised. Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.
  14. Kerbouchard

    Maybe a cockerel pretending to be a bantam?

    Someone else said Mottled Java cockerel. I hope you guys are right. The store said 6-10 weeks old. When can I know for sure?
  15. Kerbouchard

    Maybe a cockerel pretending to be a bantam?

    Sorry if I'm over posting. In the other thread, they said I should ask for other opinions. Thanks Mountain Peeps for the response. Maybe I will have to wait. Just not sure how that will impact he/she or the rest of the birds. When would I know for sure?
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    Maybe a cockerel pretending to be a bantam?

    I picked up a few chicks to help out with the apocolypse and my grasshoppers. This is one of four that in the other thread, they thought may be a cockerel. Can't have roosters in the neighborhood, so would need to return it. D&L has been awesome and they said they would exchange it if...
  17. Kerbouchard

    Just got some chickens this weekend. Figured I would post some pics and introduce myself.

    A few years from now(weeks/months?), I will probably look back on how naive I am being. I hope not. I like to take pride in the quality of my work. Like I said, you guys' have convinced me that I have underestimated the predators out there and I will make improvements. Hopefully, this...
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    Just got some chickens this weekend. Figured I would post some pics and introduce myself.

    Oh, and by 'dig', I actually mean using a drill with a bit and an extension bit. I'll add some heavier duty wire based on your guys advice. Still unsure why they build and sell stuff that doesn't work but I will yield to your guys expertise. Obviously, you have seen more than me. In any...
  19. Kerbouchard

    Just got some chickens this weekend. Figured I would post some pics and introduce myself.

    Ok, so what is hardware cloth. Also, my idea on dig proof was to dig a two ft deep, inch or so wide perimeter, fill it with quik-Crete and some water. Seems like it would be pretty sturdy, fool proof, and easy on labor and costs. Also, I don't think I will add solid walls until winter. I...
  20. Kerbouchard

    Give me pictures of your chickens and I'll try to sex them

    Here are some better photos. Thanks again!
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