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Hi everyone. I have been raising chickens for over two years now. I have decided to write a short story of my experience. The story is told by a brown leghorn named Freckles. I’d like to share it with you. You can view it on my blog. Https://love2create.net/freckles. Hope you enjoy.

Three days ago, my rooster started crowing like he had a sore throat. Then, the next day I noticed one of the hens making the sound of a cough or a sneeze. I know you who are familiar with chickens know the sound I mean. And yesterday, there were more hens making the sneezing sound. Does anyone...

Good morning everyone! It has been a while since I logged in to the forum or posted anything, but I had to tell you the story of my little rooster. He was born and raised right here on the farm. Besides him, I have 16 other hens and two pullets his age. I had an older rooster, but...

I currently have three hens setting on eggs. My question is should I put the hens and chicks in the garage once they start hatching? And if so, should I also separate the hens from each other? Can the hens distinguish their own chicks?

Look at this huge egg from one of my white Leghorns. Biggest I’ve ever seen.

I let the whole flock out in the yard Saturday afternoon and didn’t notice any problems with her. Sunday morning I noticed she was a little sluggish. I isolated her Sunday afternoon and now she looks like this. She is not eating or drinking.

Does anyone know if a black buzzard will actually attack chickens? I like to let my chickens out in the afternoons while keeping an eye on them. If a group of black buzzards see them they will start circling really low. They usually leave when they see me. Anyone have any experience with those?

Does anyone know why back yard chicken eggs are so hard to peel when boiled? Every time I try to peel one, just about all I have left when done is the yolk:confused: