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My year old barred rock hen has been hopping around on one foot for a week. It just stays curled in a fist and just hangs there. When she hops, her leg just bobs up and down like a yo-yo. Checked on her yesterday and her foot looks bruised. Checked for black spots or cuts, but found nothing...

Enjoy your chicks. They grow up FAST!!!

I read somewhere that if it is completely dark, the chickens sleep like rocks and are less likely to get away from predators. They say to add a night light so the chickens are asleep, but are still aware if something enters the coop.

I have four 3 week olds that are in a converted dog kennel with a second story. They climb the "ladder" to the next level and look over the edge to see who isn't paying attention, and then pounce on them! They just have to find ways to amuse themselves.

Very nice!!! What a great idea using pallets! They are all over town for free.

Welcome from one newbie to another!

Welcome from one newbie to another!!

We just picked up 4 pullets from bomgaard's yesterday for my early Mother's Day gifts. I have 2 RIR and 2 Barred Rock and they are wonderful!!! I have 2 boys (8 & 10) and they are having a blast taking care of our girls. They, of course, already picked "their" girl and given her a name. Both...