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  1. JessSoDak

    Weird Behavior need some advice

    Just wondering a few ideas of how to get my girls to play nice. My oldest hen RIR 2.5 yrs old is very lethargic, uninterested in food and is getting full fledged attacked by two almost 1yr old Black Stars. When I open the run to put food in they will run her into the coop and in a corner, one of...
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    Black Sex Link and Leg Horn - Rooster or hen

    I could resist not sharing a pic... They are such a lovely breed. Lucy in the front loves the camera and Pecky in the back is more shy and reserved, but very vocal with the honking sound.
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    Black Sex Link and Leg Horn - Rooster or hen

    The top pic looks exactly like my "Lucy" and the sister is not as developed. I was concerned too that Lucy maybe Louie... What are some other things to look for the males of this breed? Do yours make almost a honking instead of a clucking sound? Thanks for posting, and they are such pretty birds.
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    New Layers

    Ill try more "eggs"... I have 2 boxes for 2 chickens; my other 2 Black Stars aren't ready to be in the flock yet. I love these breeds they have some fun personalities. Thanks for the idea.
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    New Layers

    I had to take the practice egg away, my Rhode Island Red would lay next to it and the Delaware that I am waiting on got a little protective of the fake egg. I think I got her aged at about 20 weeks; so really any time now she should start laying... Right???
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    How to prepare for a town council meeting!?

    One route I took was showing community involvement. Some towns have "Tour De Coops" and Chick Get together; also if you have a local 4H extension office check with them on showing chickens and having the family involved. Our City council went up and down for a few months and we finally had it...
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    New Layers

    Just wondering if there are some indicating signs that a hen is going to start laying? Attitude Changes? And should I give her a "practice" egg in her nesting box? :)
  8. JessSoDak

    South Dakota

    Hi there, just joined to read about fun info for my chickens. I have a small flock, a Rhode Island Red, a Delaware and two black star (who are about 3 three weeks old and think they can take on the be big girls.) Anywho, I am surprised no one from SoDak is on the forum. So I send a friendly Hello.
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