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I'll try to make a long story short. I am a complete novice at hatching eggs, but my standard cochin went broody a couple weeks ago, and after several days of taking her off the nest each day for some treats, attempting to get her back in action, I decided to give her some of my sisters fertile...

Like so many chicken newbie's; my first year has brought many learning experiences. Originally I thought I wanted 3-4 hens, had my wonderful husband build me a coop that said it was for 6-8 chickens (just in case), I now have five hens, and soon would like two more (my max I swear ). The...

Long story short, I have had my cuckoo maran (from a small backyard flock of six) in my basement monitoring her and trying to nurse her back to health for the last two weeks, she is showing signs of left leg and wing paralysis along with greenish and white runny poop, her weight is dropping...

About five days ago I noticed my Cuckoo Maran (aprox. 6 months old - not laying yet) limping pretty good on her left leg. I looked her over could see no sign of bumble foot, mites, scales, or any apparent injury. Assuming it was just a strain, I just monitored her for the first two days. By...

I have seen various older posts on these two forms of heat, after reading product reviews I am curious . . . how have these products worked for you over time? If you have used both, which do you prefer (quality/durability/heat/price to run etc.)? I have a 5 x 3 coop, and live in WI. Thanks...

We got our first egg today . . . I found it while cleaning out the coop, right before my son stepped off the bus . . . it was like Christmas morning! THE EGG: THE PRETTY LADY THAT DID IT! Hattie, a crowd favorite

I have a 5x3 coop with 8x6 run (plus area under coop). Constructed with 3/4 inch cedar siding (no insulation). I have six hens (1 Bl. Australorp, 2 EE's, 1 Cuckoo Maran, and 2 Standard Silver Laced Cochins) who free range an acre at least 4 hours a day (often 6-8). This will be my first...

I live near LaCrosse WI, and had read in the Tribune they were going to vote on Thursday on the ordinance allowing up to 5 backyard chickens (similar to Madison), yet I haven't read anything further? Anyone in the area know what came of it?

I have 6 "5 week old" Standard Silver Laced Cochins, the three below I am keeping, in hopes they are hens. They seem to have the smallest and lightest combs. Your input on gender . . . do I have three pullets here? Chicken 1 Chicken 2 Chicken 3 The last question I have is: The...

I have 6 Standard Silver Laced Cochins, the three below I am keeping, in hopes they are hens. They seem to have the smallest and lightest combs. Your input on gender . . . do I have three pullets here? Chicken 1 Chicken 2 Chicken 3 The last question I have is: The SLC below -...

I have 6 Standard Silver Laced Cochins, the three below I am keeping, in hopes they are hens. They seem to have the smallest and lightest combs. Your input on gender . . . do I have three pullets here? Chicken 1 Chicken 2 Chicken 3 The last question I have is: The SLC below is...

Is this 6.5 week old EE a pullet or Cockerel? small fleshy comb, but curved tail? Can a pullet have a curved tail, or is this a sure sign of a rooster? (some may have seen these pics already, trying under different title to get more specific responses)...

First time on the forum, hopefully you can access the images. This is my 6.5 week old EE, my favorite chicken, hoping for a hen . . . she has a small flesh toned comb, is very friendly, but has a curved tail. I am hoping you can lend some expertise as this is my first set of backyard chickens...