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    New rooster -stop egg production?

    Hi, for the last 3 weeks I have seen egg production completely drop to zero. I had 4 buff Orpington hens which were giving me about 14 eggs/week. They are two years old now. About 7 weeks ago I had introduced a new bird (after 2week quarantine period). He is buff orp too but only about 7 weeks...
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    10 mystery birds

    Thanks folks for the help folks! Now I have to read up on slaughtering the creatures in a few weeks.
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    10 mystery birds

    I recently acquired 10 mystery birds. They are 6 weeks old and much larger than my BOs the same age. These creatures are so much heavier than the BOs too. They are like little tanks roving around! I am in process of finishing off the coop. I was trying to determine the type and possible sex of...
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    Buff Orpingtons -any roosters?

    Hi, I got 5 Buff Orpingtons from TSC. I was wondering if anyone had some input into what sex these little "guys" are. What do I look for in determing the sex. They are 6 weeks old. Sorry, some of the photos are not greatest quality. Thanks, steven
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    Transition into their new house

    Sorry forgot .... I would agree with AlienChick... if they are happy on the floor, leave them be. They will eventually figure it out.
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    Transition into their new house

    You can keep them in the coop for the first few days. This will allow them to get used to idea that it is where they are supposed to sleep. Also, you can make a ladder roosting pole. This allows them to climb up to the higher levels. Is it possible the roosting bar is too high for them?
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    Sensitive ears, or what?

    You could stop talking to them and just shake a cup full of chicken scratch...then their little legs will come running.
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    North Carolina

    Hi all, I am in Harnett County (Holly Springs). Just got a nice slice of land 7 acres. I am so excited. I have wanted Chickens for so long but old town would not allow them. So I have 5 Buff Orpingtons and 10 mystery birds. I was wondering if people in surrounding areas have issues with coyotes...
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    snakes eating eggs

    Also, newbie question... how big does a snake have to be to eat a chicken egg? And how do they digest them? -steven
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    snakes eating eggs

    I have unintentionally caught snakes in some bird/deer netting I had over some blueberry bushes. I agree that they will keep the eggs safe, but probably will damage the snakes. The one I had was pretty tangled up in it. It was cut up and then stuck in the sun. It was a huge pain to try to...
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    How do you tell Buff Orpingtons apart?

    You could get a nice tattoo for each bird. Maybe like they did in kung fu movie...one could be dragon, another, snake, and grasshopper.
  12. ncwormfarmer

    Hello

    Quote: I followed the link. Not sure if this is my guys. Do they get skinnier as they age. Because the ones I have are built like tanks. Or does this not matter? -steven
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    Hello

    Thanks for nice welcome everyone! I love the Buff Orpingtons...they were gift to kids from Easter Bunny. They are so relaxed and nice birds. The Mystery flock is kinda spastic and pushy. But we will have plenty of space for them. I will post some photos of the white birds. If I am using the...
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    Hello

    Hello everyone! I have found this forum so helpful while trying to learn more about chickens! I have learned a lot and am trying to absorb as much as I can. I have 5 buff orpingtons and they are awesome! I also was given ten mystery birds (white). What is best way to determine what type they...
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