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Found one of my original 3 hens dead in the pen this morning. Nothing indicating she was sick so I assume it was the 115-117 degree weather we have been having. Flock looks good. Has had fresh water, food, shade, and they range around the back yard dusting them selves and picking at the grass...

I am 99% sure this production red is a male. He is already a little mean and protective of the rest of the girls. As soon as I let them out he starts flaring out his neck feathers and bullying the others. His comb and waddles are 5 times larger and more red than te others. I am either going to...

Hi everyone, I have daily access to pretty much every fruit and vegetable available. I am interested in hearing what would be your go to produce items to feed to your flock if you had a choice of any fruit and vegetable items. I am not really thinking along the idea of a snack or treat. I have...

Hi everyone, I started out on the chicken journey about a month or so ago and I guess I have the chicken fever. I picked up my first 4 a while back and they are doing great. So I think what the heck, get a few more :D The family and I checked out a few of the crested styles online and since...

Hello everyone, I have a couple of pictures of my new and first flock. 2 production reds and 2 barred rocks. They are sold as 90% pullet and they will exchange of one turns out to be a rooster. I am thinking 1 of each sex for each variety but I am not sure as it may be too soon to tell. The...

First off, I want to thank you all for the great resource that is "backyardchicken". Just a quick introduction from a new member. My name is John and I live in Arizona in the Phoenix area. I am new to the backyard chicken deal, and I am really excited to begin the journey. I had a small...