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I bought some McMurray Rainbow layers locally from a family who is moving. They are about 4 weeks old. I got 5. I saw lots of breeds in her mixed lot of 26 (25 and one free). I think I got 2 gold-laced wyandottes, 1 silver and I know a Brahma. But I am confused by this little one. They are very...

Start with I should have known better... I got some chickens from a very nice lady off Craigslist today. She ordered them and then found out her family is moving cross country. I have 8 8-week old chicks. I built for 16 and wanted to expand my flock. However due to circumstances and finances...

I found someone on Craigslist (I know, I know....) who is selling 7 week old "rainbow layers" that were part of a variety pack from a hatchery. What breeds would be in this kind of assortment? She doesn't seem to know what she's got. I want to expand my flock but I do not have the patience to...

Here is the Barred Rock in question; and For comparison, this is her "sister", same batch of chicks. The second chick's stripes are much more defined. The first has a lighter overall color and a more erect tail. The first is also larger. Here is the RIR.

I am having a difficult time finding the right paint chip for these pretty "barn red" coops I see. What is the name and brand of a nice "barn red" you have used? Thanks!

These are two weeks old. I have suspicions that one of my barred rock pullets is a roo. This little chick has the attitude. Pecked my cat in the face, chases my toddler, roots and tries to fly. They are only two weeks. Here are a few pics; Next to each other in the brooder. The one on the...

We are using this coop from the BYC coop designs. https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=52425 Where should I put the feeder and waterer?

My son and I took the new chicks outside for a few minutes today. And then, I read that that is a no; wait 2 weeks. But I saw 1 week elsewhere. What is the "right" time and why wait to that point? (And I live in the Deep South, it is over 80 here, they were out for maybe 15 mins.)

We brought home chicks for the first time today! I have 8 babies in my washroom. And they are making me a nervous wreck. I am so worried that they are hot or cold. Or that the little Buff is sick because it sits directly under the light. Or the black sexlink is hot because it is sleeping away...

Ok, I'm a girl. I have no building experience, but I can figure stuff out, I am intelligent, I am not afraid to try... My dad agreed to help me build my coop and run. He gave me drafting supplies, said draw it to scale and make a materials list and he will help. I did that. Now, he is telling me...

I am brand new, getting chicks this weekend. I am planning to get 5-6. Is it ok to get one of each breed?

I am getting my chicks on Friday or Saturday! I am so excited! I live in South Louisiana with my dh and 2 sons, both with special needs. We are getting 5-6 chicks, mixed flock. Feed store told me she will have Ameracaunas this week (they make me squee with excitement! I think my boys will love...