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Hello, I am currently looking for a rooster for my backyard flock. I have heard that certain breeds of roosters are quieter then others. Is this true?

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Hello! We have 2 full grown hens and 4 chicks who are now 5 days old. How early should we bring them out just to start seeing the adults even for 5-10 minutes? Also, any other introduction tips? We want to start introducing them as soon as possible.

Hello! I have a light Brahma hen who just started laying a few weeks ago so pretty recently. Yesterday and even more so today she has been extremely loud and will not stop squawking. She has also been staying farther away from the flock when she is being extra loud. This is my first flock and I...

I have a chicken who's been laying for a few weeks now. The eggs are tiny. How long does it take for them to get bigger? She is a Blue Splash Maran

One of our chickens has been laying for a week or two and this afternoon she layed a squishy egg that was filled with blood. I’ve been giving them oyster shell with their food. What’s wrong?

Hey! I have a very bare looking coop. Does anyone have any cool ideas for painting the coop? It can be as crazy as you can think of and include anything. Plants, stencils, crazy colors, whatever else. I just want to hear your ideas!

Hello! I have a bare coop/run that I want to paint in a really cool way. I would love ideas if anyone has any. I'm open to anything. Thanks!

I have a Light Brown Leghorn hen who I need to re-home. If I can't find a home for her she will have to be killed and I don't want that. Where should I post about this? I am located in Richmond, VA

Hello! I was told by people leghorns lay in between 16-18 weeks. My leghorn is the second from the left in the pictures below. She is 16 weeks old. I was also told by people their combs get red when they are laying. Does her comb look red? I wasn't sure how red it was supposed to be.

Hello! My chickens will be four month old this Monday. Can someone tell me the absolute earliest they will lay eggs and the most likely age they will lay eggs? Thanks!

Hello! Does anyone know where I can get sexed polish chicks?

Hello! Does anyone have any female polish chicks or know anywhere to buy them online? Thanks!

Hello! I am moving in late August. The drive will most likely be 11 or 12 hours. I am planning on transporting them in large plastic bins similar to the brooder they were in with air-holes and their usual bedding. I will also be offering them water in a dish everytime we stop. Does anybody see...

My chickens are 11 1/2 weeks old (born April 20) and I need to purchase food for them. They are currently eating the Purina Starter/Grower non medicated. Should I just buy another bag of that or should I switch them a Grower/Finisher. I was planning on switching to the DuMOR Grower/Finisher...

My flock of six chickens were locked up overnight and the only things in their coop where they sleep are shavings and a heater. They were let out and no one seemed to notice anything happened. That means it either happened over night or very first thing when they were let out. Some people...

This is Boots. She is six weeks old and we were wondering if she really is a light brahma because she does not look like one to me. What breed do you all think she is? Thanks in advance!

My flock of six chickens were locked up overnight and the only things in their coop where they sleep are shavings and a heater. They were let out and no one seemed to notice anything happened. That means it either happened over night or very first thing when they were let out. Some people...

Once my chicks are outside and old enough to start laying what type of bedding should I use on their nesting boxes? I use pine shavings for their brooder and plan on using them for their coop. So do I need something different for the nesting boxes?

Wasn't sure where to post this so this is probably the wrong forum. My family is think of moving to another state and that would include taking the chickens. How would I keep them calm during the trip and would they need water during it?