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Hello! I have an ISA Brown hen that has been acting broody for about a week. My small flock of three birds does not include a rooster. My neighbor has a gen sitting on eggs that should hatch this week, and he has offered me chicks. Would it be a good idea to try to get some chicks and introduce...

I currently have three hens, and I'm looking to add either 2 more hens or a hen and a rooster. What are the ideal rooster breeds for mild temperament? Also, are there any that are less vocal than others? Thanks!

In my short time raising chickens, I have become quite fond of the ISA Brown hybrid (due in part to the fact that I purchase my chicks from Tractor Supply and they always have an abundance). I know that these birds are a hybrid of a Rhode Island Red and a Rhode Island White. That being said...

I recently bought two chicks at Tractor Supply. They were in the infamous 50¢ bin and are supposed to be Isa Brown pullers. I've had Isa Brown chicks before and I'm 95% sure that's what these are. However, they look just different enough to cause some doubt. They were in the tank with brown...

This is my BYC post! I've been reading threads since we started our flock earlier this year and just got around to joining! We just added this hen to our little flock and the man that we got her from was unsure if she's a barred rock or a Dominique (or Dominicker as we say in Tennessee). My best...