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We hatched a batch of chicks in the incubator at the same time we had some broodies setting. The chicks all hatched around the same time and there is a noticeable difference in development in both size and feathering. The ones with the mothers are staying smaller for longer and feathering out...

You might consider getting some traps, live or otherwise, catch the varmints and put them in the ground or feed them back to your flock in the form of a "larva bucket." It is heartbreaking to see your friends disappear. Had an issue with a bobcat a few years ago, lost two dozen birds (all the...

Something that worked well for my first fully enclosed, walk-in chicken shelter was recycling the circular frame from a 12' trampoline. Also works well for greenhouse frame. Can usually find free used trampolines, the mat works well for shade cloth, too, can handle the sun and even has D-rings...

Last year I received an all black Frizzle from a neighbor, along with the rest of their flock which also included an all white Yokohama. The Frizzle quickly, to my surprise, became one of my favorite chickens. I always thought they were silly but her quirky personality and funny sounds crept...

Trying to develop a dual-purpose breed of chicken for my homestead which is alert, camouflaged for lush, wet winters and hot, dry summers, broods and forages well, and has good feed conversion (this all goes without saying I suppose). Looking for input on breeds to introduce, pros and cons...