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I'm reading through past posts but wondering what you all are thinking nowadays: I recently increased the size of my flock from 5 to 12. I increased the size of the run to > 20' x 12' because I'm no longer allowing them to free range b/c of predators. The old owner had feeder and waterer in...

Edit: located in HudsonValley area of NY. that's USDA Planting zone 6a. Hi, I have 5 hens 2-3 years old. Tonight I noticed 3 of them breathing with their mouths open. It looks unusual, I've never noticed them doing that before. Here's what's been going on around here in case it helps. 1)...

Hi, thanks for reading and any suggestions. I ordered 9 chicks from Meyer. They arrived yesterday morning. 8 seem very strong and healthy. 1 of the chicks though is very lethargic. She rarely lifts her head off the pine shavings. The others often walk over her. I will see her in different...

Hi, I have 2 hens who I think are buff orpingtons. I had 4 Wyandottes, but lost them to a predator. I'd like to get a few more chicks 9-10, and maybe 3 new breeds and I'm curious what you'd recommend. I've narrowed it down to a few, but wondering what feedback I'll get from a general ask of...

Hi, I've been a lurker for awhile and appreciate the community. I have a question (coming in separate thread) but wanted to make an intro post first. Thanks for having such a cool community! (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? Yes. My house came with a coop and a few...

Hi, We have 4 hens, 16 months old. They all seem to be a similar size, but i suppose the one in question is indeed the smallest, slightly. One hen is missing feathers on her back. I don't see bugs. Would i? No other hens have this problem. Rules out bugs, right? She eats DuMor layer...