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Probably a completely naive question, but will a hen go broody even if there isnt a rooster in the flock?

Found a lost hen in Tacoma- doubt posting here will work- but worth a shot she is beautiful- not sure what breed- brown black and white speckled

We live in the North West and the rainy season is upon us. When I come home in the afternoon all of my chickens are outside soaking wet. I have a large covered run where the food and water is kept, but for some reason they prefer to be out in the rain. Do I need to be worried? They are truly...

I just recieved my 2nd egg and they both seem to be in good shape (nice "normal" shells). I thought that you should start feeding them oyster shells once they start to lay. Do I still need to do this, or do I do that only if the shells are weak?

Is anyone familiar with the work of contemporary artist Andrea Zittle? She has worked with breeding chickens in an attempt to revive the “average chicken”. I know she has also bred a “perfect pet” bantam hen. Id be interested to know if one can actually purchase one of her “art pieces”

Hi- Im new to this and am worried about one of my hens. She is a 16 week old buff orpington. I noticed yesterday that she was laying around more than usual. Today she hasnt wanted to come out of the coop. She looks normal, but is slow and stands in the back corner of the coop. My other 5...

Had to share the pic I took yesterday