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My friend is moving and giving me her Bourbon Red Tom (He is a few years old). I currently have 9 chickens and 4 ducks who range from 5 to 9 weeks old. How should I go about integrating a Tom into my flock? Also, I would be interested in getting some hens for him, at what age can I introduce...

Check out my article on Sprouting Grains! http://bit.ly/SproutingGrainsforChickens Any insight or additional knowledge from people that have tried other grains than wheat? Anyone have their own set up they'd like to share?

I am an Extension Agent with the University of Florida (Go Gators!) working in Jacksonville, FL. I currently teach a backyard poultry seminar twice a month as Jacksonville requires the course in order for residents to keep chickens. I also own a farm and have 9 chickens and two ducks with more...

Is molting based on age or season, or a combination of both? How long does it last on average?

Okay, okay, okay I know I am going against every poultry breeder's hard work but I am just curious at how dominant the black coloring of the ayam cemani genes are? If my roosters of various breeds, breed with a cemani hen, what are the chances of the chicks keeping their black color? Or if a...