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My husband brought me a surprise from the flea market. He was told it is a hen but I think it looks like a roo with the saddle feathers. It does have a fluffy butt. I only have hens so I don't have the experience to tell. No crow yet. Thanks for your help. Best pictures I could get.

Sadly I am going to be getting new chicks because of a predator loss. I have only two hens left. I have gone through my mourning, somewhat. While I am getting new chicks I really want to look for those that can withstand the heat. It got to 112 for days this summer! The choices at the feed...

I have started getting the seed catalogs and must get serious about fencing in the small garden to get ready for spring. Of course, the chickens have it all dug up now. AND, I don't have a lot of money. Has anyone used snow fence for keeping chickens out or in? Can they fit through the slots...

Here is a response I got today for an item I offered: Interested plz Sent from my iPhone Is it just me or is this just too unfriendly? I dont' know the right word. Am I too out of date that everything is done with abbreviations and as little words as possible? I don't respond to these...

I am wondering how much feed 6 hens usually eat? I don't think my girls are eating enough. I have it available all the time and refresh daily. I have cut back on treats so they will eat the feed because I know they need the balanced nutrition. I just want them to be healthy. Thanks.

Thought some of you might enjoy reading the article in todays Austin American Statesman http://www.austin360.com/food-drink/dining-at-home/austins-egg-rolls-jump-as-more-chickens-take-980693.html?cxtype=rss_a-list_123074

I have seen this posted before but am posting as a reminder because of my close call. Last night I went to lock the coop and it had been dark for about 30 minutes already. On my way out I heard an awful noise and ran out to the coop. Terrified chicken sound is terrible. Chickens were...

The top hen won't let a couple of my hens eat. Atleast, not much. Yesterday I put her in the coop for a couple of hours to let them eat in peace. I don't want to mess with the pecking order but will that interfere too much? Thanks.

I am wondering if you can mix bantams and standard hens in one flock or do they have to be separtate? Will the bantams always be at the bottom of the pecking order or hurt? Thanks.

I am curious if anyone else forages weeds/plants for their chickens? I have noticed lots of edible weeds/plants on the roadside and in different places. I have a city backyard with a limited number of weeds and the thought crosses my mind to stop and pick some of the roadside "weeds" for my...