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This is the second year my chickens have been attacked by a local bobcat living in the woods behind out house. We like to free range our chickens, even though we only do so in the afternoon to cut down on the amount of time they're vulnerable. Last February the cat took Meridah, our favorite...

I'm pretty new to the chicken scene, but I feel I'm catching on enough that it's time to think ahead to the next generation of chickens in my flock. I don't know much about breeding, so I thought I'd run a breeding idea by BYC to see what some more knowledgeable people think. I currently have 3...

Just wanted to introduce myself, since I'm new here and new to raising chickens in general. I've wanted to raise chickens for a while, and finally took the plunge (in a small way) by buying four buff orpington chicks at Aubuchon Hardware this past Saturday. Sadly one of the chicks didn't last...

Hey all, hoping for some input on chicks and sand litter. If I use some all purpose sand in our chicks' brooder, will I need to provide them with chick grit when I start giving them treats, or will they use the sand as grit? Also, does anyone know any reason Quikrete All Purpose Sand isn't safe...