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When I turned the eggs (still air lg--no turner) this a.m. I thought I hear chirping, but couldn't be sure. I was just back there checking temps (again!) and tapped on the window---well there's a lot of chirping for sure! So my question is, I wasn't planning to lock down until tonight since...

I've been waiting and waiting and waiting, and now I finally have one. One of my BR's who tried to brood last year, but broke everytime I moved her--and I had to move her, silly chicken trying to nest out in the field with the coyotes, has a "hidden" nest in the quarantine/growout pen. Perfect I...

Hi, I posted awhile back wondering if Rouen hens tend to go broody. I didn't get a lot of response and am still confused--a fairly common condition I'm afraid. Anyhow my Rouen hen who has been laying for a bout 3-weeks now has started to bury her eggs in the shavings that I use in the nest box...

Hi, I'm hoping for some broody duck vs. chicken help. I have a pair of Rouens. I know very little about ducks, just got these because my youngest went to the feed store with me last spring and he's darn near as cute as the ducklings were. We've really enjoyed watching them swim in the creek...

Hi everybody and thanks for taking a look at this. I've tried to look it up, but just keep getting conflicting answers. I'm usually over in the chicken section, but last Spring, in a weak moment (read youngest son was with me) I came home with two ducklings from the feed store. Anyhow we have...

Hi everybody, I'm hoping I can get a few quick opinions before heading out to the feed store. I have a mixed flock ages from 22 weeks-19 months. The older girls are all in molt and a few are having a really hard time. I'm thinking about switching to 22% gamebird feed for the next month or so...

Hi, I have an adult hen (rir or red production) that I got back in March. I was told she was about a year old. I haven't had any problems until now.On Wed. a.m. I let them out of their coop/run (27 total) to free range for the day and come get their treats. This little gas stayed standing in the...

I've had a coyote hanging around for the last week or so. My daughter was out taking care of her rabbits Thursday morning and it came up to within 15' of her and the dog. Bold, bold, bold! He came back this morning around 10 a.m. but I couldn't get a shot off before my dog Reba ran him off. Darn...