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  1. bluebarn

    Introducing new chicks to a year old flock

    do you mean place a small pen inside the coop? Like a dog crate? Then let them free range with the group all day?
  2. bluebarn

    Introducing new chicks to a year old flock

    Thanks! So I only have one run and one coop- my hens free range all day- morn to evening should I get another coop?
  3. bluebarn

    Introducing new chicks to a year old flock

    I lost two chickens to a hawk and got two new chicks from the farm I work at. My flock is mixed, hens only and a free range group of six. Any suggestions on when and how to introduce my new Ladies? They are currently a week old. Thanks!
  4. bluebarn

    Loss of feathers around collar

    Not sure! Good point she's only 8 months is she too young to Moult or is that common?
  5. bluebarn

    Loss of feathers around collar

    Looking for some answers and suggestions- I have eight mixed breed free range hens- they have been incredibly healthy until now- tonight I noticed one of my astrolorps is missing feathers around her collar- any ideas on what it is and how I can help her?
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    Is this a Barred Rock or a Black Australorp?

    Okay- they will stay. Thanks!! They are super sweet. One more question- as far as breeds that lay the colored eggs- any recommendations on a great friendly breed that is good in New England weather? I'd like to get three more chickens.
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    Is this a Barred Rock or a Black Australorp?

    I thought so! Hmmmm. This is my very first chicken flock and If we are right- My daughter is super attached to "omelet" already so I have to keep her. I got 4 of this breed and two golden sexlinks and am Hoping to add two or three americunas to the flock Friday. Wonder if it's worth trying to...
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    Is this a Barred Rock or a Black Australorp?

    I recently picked up my chicks from a local feed store and they had both BRs and BAs I thought I was bringing home BRs and now...well...
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