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I've read up on predicted genetic outcomes when breeding BBS and Lavender colors. But I'd like to know if it matters which color the rooster is versus the hen? For instance, when crossing Blue (Bb) and Black (bb), 50% of offspring will be Blue and 50% Black, no matter whether the rooster was...

I live in a very cold climate but I want to order some hatching eggs...bad idea?

I'm just finishing my coop (8' x 8') and I'm ready to finally start my flock. I don't have an incubator so I need to buy baby chicks. Ideally I'd like to have a flock of mixed Orpington breeds (Buff, Black, White, Blue). However it didn't take me long to find out that it's unrealistic to...

Does anyone have pictures of coops sided with reclaimed barn wood? I'm after a rustic look for my coop and plan on using old barn wood for the exterior. I would love to see how others have used it for their coop exteriors.

As far as I know there are no breeders in my area (rural southern Utah) that specialize in the breeds I'm interested in (Orpington, Austrolorp, Ameracauna). How would I find a good breeder that I could mail order from? And am I naive to hope to find a breeder who will sell sexed baby chicks...

In a mixed flock, do roosters show a preference towards hens of their same breed? Do they tend to have "favorites" among the hens or distribute their affection relatively equally among the ladies?

As a newbie I have a few questions about ordering chicks. I've noticed there's a big difference in price between some popular hatcheries (McMurrays, MPC, etc) and others like Sand Hill. Why the difference? Is it worth it? I'm not planning on showing my chickens but would like birds that are...

I hope this isn't a silly question. Understanding that heavier birds are less prone to high flying and the importance of limiting chickens' motivation to "get to the other side", are there still specific breeds within the "heavy" category that are less inclined to fly over the fence? This...

As a prospective chicken owner I've begun work on my plans for my coop and chicken run area. I'm really excited about it and want to get everything set up just right. But I need some feedback on the setup I'm considering in my yard. I'm on a half-acre lot in a small town subdivision. The...

As I’ve browsed through some older posts I’ve read that some folks move their chicken tractors over their gardens during winter months to help fertilize and “till” the gardens. At first this seemed like a GREAT idea. But then I wondered: wouldn’t the uneaten chicken scratch and feed end up...

Just a quick howdy to introduce myself to the forum. I've been lurking on the site for a few days, reading old posts and gathering information to help me with my upcoming chicken investment. What a great site! I've learned a lot already and hope to be able to contribute as I gain experience...